From the back cover:
The Medieval Tailor's Assistant is the standard work for both amateurs and professionals wishing to re-create the clothing of Medieval England for historical interpretation or drama. This new edition extends its range with details of fitting different figures and many more patterns for main garments and accessories from 1100 to 1480. It includes simple instructions for plain garments, as well as more complex patterns and adaptations for experienced sewers.
- Advice on planning outfits and materials to use
- Range of projects and alternative designs, from undergarments to outer wear
- Covers early and later tailoring methods within the period
- Clear line drawings, pattern diagrams and layouts
- Over eighty full-color photographs that show the garments as working outfits.

Contents:
page 7 Preface
9 Introduction
21 1 Materials
27 2 Methods
41 3 Body linens
55 4 Cotes
67 5 Surcotes
77 6 Hose
87 7 The fitted block
107 8 Doublets
119 9 Kirtles
133 10 Outer garments from blocks
145 11 Early gowns and houpelandes
161 12 Fifteenth century gowns
185 13 Heraldic garments and livery
193 14 Headwear
217 15 Children
225 16 Accessories
234 Glossary
236 Further Reading
237 Index