Simplicity 3519 Medieval Sewing Pattern for Men and Women by Theresa LaQuey, Sizes XS-XL

My husband and I made better shirts than those sold for much more at the Renaissance retailers. The instructions were easy to follow, but not for the novice. They are really voluminous and the sleeves are wonderful. We each think we could have worn the next size down, but being really big is kinda' cool. With a leather belt and Osnaberg fabric, you look like an 18th century hunter or pirate.

I like that this is still offered. I bought the same pattern 20+ years ago. Now, I get to use this pattern again!

This pattern is somewhat easy to make. But they do ask you to do a giant "gathering" which will frustrate you to no end when you keep snapping the thread (like it did for me) Also, the instructions were about as clear as they usually are for Simplicity patterns, which is not very clear if you don't know what you're doing (like me) The illustrations are sometimes lacking and weird looking and the explanations are brief.... But after a few tears and youtube instructional videos, the shirts came out great. Feels great to wear something you worked hard on to ren fairs and SCA fights.

This is what I needed. It is a lot easier to make than I though it would be. The sizes are true to size, not smaller than we thought.

I received the pattern just a couple of days after ordering.

I am a beginner at sewing have only been at it almost two months. The instructions aren’t that great but was able to find a video on the internet. It wasn’t great but good enough to explain some of the parts... I’m almost done with it and it looks awesome. Because it’s gathered my stitching errors are not as noticeable and adds character to the shirt.. btw follow the cut diagram. I didn’t and had to purchase additional fabric...

I bought this to make a shirt for a Renaissance Faire. The shirt I made was beautiful! I am beyond novice for sewing, but by no means an expert and I haven't sewn anything with a pattern in many years, and there were times I got a little lost in the instructions. They are written for people who know how to sew... which is appropriate, but for a "Simplicity" pattern I would like some things to be explained a little better. I want to stress again, though, that I was very happy with my final product!

good pattern worked well for what i needed. easy to alter as needed as well.

Easy to use, good instructions.

Great for costumes

Load of bolloks..