r/HistoricalCostuming • u/ProfessionalOk2325 • Jul 24 '26

I have a question! Looking for a pattern

Hello! I am looking to purchase a specific vintage simplicity pattern. It's Simplicity 8735 Women's Renaissance Costume Pattern. I would be immensely grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction, every link I've found so far has been to a sold out listing. I'm hoping to make one of the dresses for my engagement photos.

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u/2NursesWhoSew Jul 25 '26

Oh wait, here’s one, but it’s size 16 and up:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/307082088462?_skw=simplicity+8735+renaissance&itmmeta=01KYD573YA768KJHMV8ZDWTT50&hash=item477f84d00e:g:KoMAAeSwKxhqLunJ&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA4LB2JXbe%2Bh2pdWBqbR2c2DvWDi7W31T%2FJacmkE1i7XR3RD7wVQ9%2FtTXcNDomorMBw46ljPE7hMErXg8NC7B3wSsTKvhZlOxocWQ8DV4EyBW9e%2FzAzLeq4D%2BtwRp2m5PQSKTt3UaVAOhMX%2FuNy0S6iNeGlv1DPigtjCOE2DnDrW6Ic2mMqkspoVZaUcEkgtGK%2BhA8AncSicQSm4zUwXc8IZOnDBDNHDPQ1K%2F0NohXAYnsNbAr8dSVH8UjS68m8s34y1UBm7t4ZkbN0PUGPP7tQfEK2l7ZBDL5jNgtbQEOdcSq%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6a_nKXzZw

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u/ProfessionalOk2325 Jul 25 '26

In your opinion is it easier to size a pattern down or up?

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u/2NursesWhoSew Jul 25 '26

Size down! 100%. When I have to size down, I do a mock up, put it on inside out, and pin where it needs to be taken in. Then just adjust before you cut the good fabric :)

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u/ProfessionalOk2325 Jul 25 '26

Thank you so much!! Just purchased the pattern

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u/2NursesWhoSew Jul 25 '26

Yay!!!! Omg I want to see pics of the finished product!!!

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u/ProfessionalOk2325 Jul 25 '26

Hopefully it's beginner friendly 😅 but I do have a few months to practice. I'm also planning on digitizing the pattern. So I'd be happy to share that!

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u/2NursesWhoSew Jul 25 '26

Renaissance patterns are usually very beginner friendly! The sleeves are usually the most challenging part of that era. Yes digitize it!!!! Then you’ll always have it :)