Wearing a tunic, woolen leggings, and chain mail, or a beautiful gown is a lot more fun. Use these descriptions for basic ideas and inspiration, and then experiment as you go along. Try different shapes, materials, embroidery, ribbons etc. until you're satisfied. The only limits are the limits you enclose your imagination within. We ll start with the basic T-tunic, very simple to make, doesn t take a lot of effort.
Stretch knits are bad for period garb.
You will also need chest, waist, and sleeve measurements. Find the half-way point of the width, this is where you will measure out from for the body of your tunic. These will be your cutting lines. Now just cut on your lines, pin the material so the two sides stay together, and sew. The neck line will be a little more tricky, but just fold a small amount in order to make for a finished edge.