McGann is an historical clothing researcher
specializing in Irish, Highland Scottish, and Japanese medieval dress. For
over a decade, she has studied extant garments in museums worldwide and made
accurate replicas using only period-appropriate materials and handwork.
She has given lectures all over the US, Europe, Australia and Ireland on
studying and making replicas of historical clothing. She is an avid living
historian and participates in reenactments of the 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th
centuries.
Men's Léine (or Saffron Shirt)
Full size pattern for man's léine or
saffron shirt with options for modern or 16th century fabric widths.
Detailed instructions. Embellishment suggestions. Extensive
historical notes.
Suggested fabrics:
3-5oz linen, white, natural, half-bleached or yellow
Sizing: fits up to
55" chest, with instructions to fit larger chests.
Yardage requirements: 4.5
yards ~57" wide
$15.95
Women's Léine (or Irish
Chemise)
Full size
pattern for woman's léine with options for modern or 16th century fabric
widths. Detailed instructions. Embellishment suggestions.
Extensive historical notes.
Suggested fabrics:
3-5oz linen, white, natural, half-bleached or yellow
Sizing: fits up to
48" chest, with instructions to fit larger chests.
Yardage requirements: 4.5
yards ~57" wide
$15.95
The Kilcommon Jacket and Trews
Full size paper patterns for replica
of the Kilcommon bog find including jacket with hanging sleeves, bias-cut
trews, and period-width mantle. Detailed instructions.
Embellishment suggestions. Historical notes.
Suggested Fabrics:
wool flannel for cloak and trews, tabby (plain weave) for jacket.
Sizing: Jacket -
multisized for chests 34-60". Trews -- multisized for waists 34-50", thighs
18-28". Cloak -- one size fits all.
Yardage Requirements:
Jacket -- 3.5 yards at least 45" wide. Trews -- 4 yards at least
45" wide (more if matching checks or tartan). Mantle -- 2.25 yards at
least 45" wide.
$35.00
The Dungiven Jacket, Trews and Mantle
Full size paper patterns for replica
of the Dungiven bog find including doublet with pinked edging, bias-cut
trews, and period-width mantle. Detailed instructions.
Embel;lishment suggestions. Historical notes.
Suggested Fabrics:
wool flannel (twill) for cloak, trews, and jacket.
Sizing: Jacket -
multisized for chests 34-54". Trews -- multisized for waists 32-54", thighs
21-31". Cloak -- one size fits all.
Yardage Requirements:
Jacket -- 3.5 yards at least 45" wide. Trews -- 3 yards at least
45" wide (more if matching checks or tartan). Mantle -- 2.25 yards at
least 45" wide.
$35.95
Gunnister Outfit
Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes to
make the late 17th century Gunnister Outfit including coat, jacket, and
breeches. Knit items from the Gunnister Find NOTincluded. All Sizes in one
envelope. Fits up to 55" chest with instructions to fit larger chests.
Embellishment suggestions included.
Suggested Fabrics: wool
Yardage Requirements: coat -- 4 yards at least 60" wide
jacket -- 3 yards at least 60" wide
breeches -- 2 yards at least 45" wide
$35.00
Quintfall Hill Outfit
Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes to
make the late 17th century Quintfall Hill Outfit including inner and outer
jacket, inner and outer breeches, cloth cap and cloth (not knit) hose. All
Sizes in one envelope. Fits up to 55" chest with instructions to fit larger
chests. Embellishment suggestions included.
Suggested Fabrics:
wool
Yardage Requirements:
jackets -- 3 yards at least 60" wide
cloth hose -- 1½ yards at least 45" wide
breeches -- 2 yards at least 60" wide
$35.00
Arnish Moor Outfit
Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes to
make the late 17th/early 18th century Arnish Moor Outfit including jacket,
shirt and cut (not knit) hose. All Sizes in one envelope. Fits up to 55"
chest with instructions to fit larger chests. Embellishment suggestions
included.
Suggested Fabrics:
wool
Yardage Requirements:
jacket -- 3½ yards at least 45" wide
shirt -- 3½ yards at least 45" wide
hose -- 1½ yards at least 45" wide
$35.00
Tawnamore Outfit
Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes to
make the 17th century Tawnamore Outfit including coat, jacket, and breeches.
Knit items and hat NOTincluded. All Sizes in one envelope. Fits up to 55"
chest with instructions to fit larger chests. Embellishment suggestions
included.
Suggested Fabrics:
wool
Yardage Requirements:
coat -- 5 yards at least 60" wide
jacket -- 3½ yards at least 60" wide
breeches -- 1½ yards at least 60" wide
$35.00
Great Kilt Outfit
Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes to
make a Great Kilt, Belted Plaid or feileadh mor including jacket and cut
hose. All Sizes in one envelope. Fits up to 55" chest with instructions to
fit larger chests. Embellishment suggestions included.
Suggested Fabrics:
tartan twill wool for kilt
plain wool or leather for jacket
tartan or plain twill wool for hose
Yardage Requirements:
jacket -- 3½ yards at least 45" wide
trews -- 1.5 yards at least 45" wide
kilt -- 5-7 yards at least 60" wide
$35.00
The Shinrone Gown
Full
sized pattern for replica of the Shinrone gown bog find with open, darted
bodice, hanging sleeves and standing collar. Detailed instructions.
Embellishment suggestions. Extensive historical notes.
Suggested Fabrics:
sturdy (non-stretchy) dress-weight (~10oz) wool flannel (original was a 2/1
twill). Fabric must be able to hold its shape.
Sizing: Busts from
30.5 to 50". Waist from 23 to 41". Instructions for altering to
larger or smaller sizes. Waistline expandable to accommodate
pregnancy.
“I do not prize the word 'cheap.' It is not a badge of
honor. It is a symbol of despair. Cheap prices make for cheap goods; cheap goods
make for cheap men; and cheap men make for a cheap country.” -- Wm. McKinley,
25th President of the United States, Scottish descendant.
The Scottish Tartans
Museum
