--- product_id: 17359352 title: "Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Common Garments 1100-1480 (Revised and Expanded)" brand: "sarah thursfield" price: "£52.95" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17359352-medieval-tailors-assistant-common-garments-1100-1480-revised-and-expanded store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Common Garments 1100-1480 (Revised and Expanded) **Brand:** sarah thursfield **Price:** £52.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Common Garments 1100-1480 (Revised and Expanded) by sarah thursfield - **How much does it cost?** £52.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17359352-medieval-tailors-assistant-common-garments-1100-1480-revised-and-expanded) ## Best For - sarah thursfield enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sarah thursfield brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Common Garments 1100-1480 (Revised and Expanded) ## Images ![Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Common Garments 1100-1480 (Revised and Expanded) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91aTz4HSvoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book for SCA costuming! *by A***P on Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2018* I love this book. As someone who is a plus size as well as liking to be accurate not just to use a commercial patterns I love this book! I happen to be in the SCA (that's a non-profit historical educational organization focusing on mainly 8th century to the death of Queen Elizabeth I) as well as a Arts and Sciences Champion. I have the Janet Arnold books, but this and the Tudor Tailor books are my favorites. The headdresses alone are worth buying the book (except for the horned headdress made with fabric not the metal mire actually used) are great. I have had many complements on things I have made based on this book. I do wish every garment had at least one headdress from the same period/place, but that's just a quibble. There are historical construction techniques I learned from this book that NO ONE ever told or showed me. I find the directions as simplified as you can get for things made differently than me make modern clothes. There are things I have never successfully made, and I found out it was because the construction order is different for had sewing (I cant do because of a disability) that I can now do with my sewing machine. Fabric recommendations are spot on. Not much on jewelry, but that happens to be really hard (I just wrote a 15 page paper on cuts and gemstones that we can document) even for me and I was a Applied Arts/Silversmithing minor in college. This is very focused on Europe, and I do wish a similar thing was available on Italian Garments, but this is so in depth and concise I do not feel it is lacking....just really focused. Excellent directions, diagrams, and I have not found an error yet, but I have not made everything in the 2 years I have had this book. I have not yet found a male willing ot let me try to make something for them, but I cannot foresee a problem as the women's items are so well done. This may not have everything, but it seems to be a good base to make you own variations. Who needs a paper pattern when you can make your own! Most things in period are based on squared shapes because is the most effecient way to use the handwoven cloth If oyu have ever woven enough cloth for garments you will understand the the obsessive need to not waste ANYTHING! As well that they have not developed the theories of movement we expect in modern clothing ..or if you need to move easily then you are not important/rich/powerful enough to need to do so. In any case I could make a Henrican/Elizabethan dress with all undergarments, corset, and farthinggale but I could never make a tunic that fit. I have narrow shoulders, a 40DD bust and 56in hips and this book let me make one that actually is period cut and looks good, with a veil of correct style, and I am not good at figuring out headgear.In short, this is my favorite costuming book, and its accurate too! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on pattern-drafting I've found *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2007* I love this book, and not just because it's a great primer on medieval clothing. It's also the best book on basic pattern-drafting I've found yet. You'll need a friend for pinning the block (a patient, non-grouchy friend, preferably), but the instructions are incredibly clear and simple. With almost no drafting experience, I was able to draft a very closely-fitting kirtle and cotehardie. The sleeves still need tweaking to fit perfectly, but sleeves are difficult and mine are totally wearable. For a first attempt at sleeve drafting, I'm quite happy (and the fit problems are all in the arm and wrist, not the armscye).While this book is not comprehensive and I'd recommend supplementing it with other sources (no mention of fur tippets, only tippet style included is a straight band, doesn't include bliauts or much instruction on headwear, no eight-panel cotehardie, no two-piece sleeves, etc.), it's an indispensable primer for patterning and sewing medieval clothing that is suitable for the advanced beginner to intermediate sewer. The book does an admirable job providing an introduction to the clothing of a very broad time period.To supplement "The Medieval Tailor's Assistant," I'd recommend the Excavations in London series, particularly "Textiles and Clothing" and "Dress Accessories," "Medieval Military Costume," by Gerry Embleton (does include some women's clothing; no patterns), and the annual journal "Medieval Clothing and Textiles," ed. Robin Netherton (volume 1 has an excellent article on fur tippets). A book or two on tablet-weaving might also be of interest for making your own belts and girdles. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars You will be reaching for your sewing machine after this. *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2002* This is one of the best books for creating patterns, choosing fabrics, editing a pattern for your personal size, as well as a great primer for what to wear that I have seen. Not being an expert in the sewing craft I need a little extra guidance, and this book delivers.This book first of all does feature a nice area on garments on when they were worn historically. In a simple time line she demonstrates proper fabric choices as well as the styles that were around during those years.The book is one of the few that features patterns for men, women, children, and even babies. Also included are maturnity patterns, shoes, and some hats. So its great for the variety of patterns it will provide you.So now that we know what styles are appropriate, what fabric will work, and we can do the basics, the book is kind enough to help you with making your pattern in terms of suggesting great ways to customize patterns for you own body.This book really sets itself appart with the breadth of patterns it offers, suggestions on how to make your garmets look period by even getting embroidery patterns for buttons, and other finishing stitches, and tells you how to make them look best on you. The book is easy to read, and the illustrations are clean, clear, and concise. A definate one to pick up if you want to create clothes from years past. I would personally jump on this one, as you know some books like this have small print runs, and who knows when you can get your hands on one like this again. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17359352-medieval-tailors-assistant-common-garments-1100-1480-revised-and-expanded](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17359352-medieval-tailors-assistant-common-garments-1100-1480-revised-and-expanded) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*