Pattern for Tudor man's leather jerkin

• Made exclusively by The Tudor Tailor

Sewing pattern for a man's leather jerkin of the style worn between 1510 and 1570, including those found at the wreck site of the Mary Rose, which sank in 1545. Features optional inside skirt pocket detail.

This is among the first of our new, improved pattern range. The graded pattern is clearer and easier to see with differentiated lines for each size.

A fully illustrated booklet is included with comprehensive step-by-step making instructions, guidance for choosing materials, and construction tips & techniques. This garment requires some hand sewing.

Based on research carried out for The Typical Tudor (2022), including a survey of 57,687 items of dress. 

Highly researched and based on documentary descriptions, extant examples and paintings. See the image of the pattern envelope for specific sources.

This pattern is available in either larger sizes or smaller sizes. Please see the size chart included in the photos for this listing to ensure you're selecting the correct pattern for you.

Note, photos of actual garments are examples only – no garments are included with this product.