How to Measure and Draft Medieval Garments: A Beginner's Guide to Rectangular Construction

IN WHICH our intrepid recreatrix takes much longer to edit a video than she expected. Join me as I walk you through how to measure your body and turn those measurements into a rectangularly constructed medieval garment. Whether you're new to historical sewing or looking to refine your skills, I’ll show you step-by-step how to take accurate measurements, calculate ease and seam allowances, and draft your pattern directly onto fabric. Wild Heart Tea: https://august.la/products/wild-heart Measurement and Pattern Drafting Bundle: https://ko-fi.com/s/a9f9dc16a7 **Social Media** Instagram: @opuselenae Facebook: /opuselenae TikTok: @opuselenae Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hyzAhakr46 Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/opuselenae Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/3Olnr3V **Mailing Address** Opus Elenae c/o Courtney PO Box 170266 Austin, TX 78717 **Tools Used** All sewing and filming tools can be found on my Amazon Storefront; I do earn a small commission that doesn’t affect your price. You can also find links to my tea accoutrements, including the honey grenade! https://www.amazon.com/shop/opuselenae **Music Credits** Intro music: Teller of Tales Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ **Other music from Epidemic Sound (in order of appearance)** A Very Nice Dream by Christophe Gorman Berceuse (Scaled Down Verison) by Lo Mimieux Liberating by Megan Wofford Threads by Ever So Blue Beyond the Cl