1150's Swedish Overdress

This 100% linen overdress is accurate to Sweden in the 1150's, about the time of the Second Crusade and the time in which the movie "Arn: The Knight Templar" is set. It is also perfect for mainland European fashions at that time. It features a round neckline, short detachable sleeves (attached with a simple catch-stitch) and under-arm vents to keep one cool, side-lacing with cording made of Faeroese cording to ensure a good tight fit, open bottoms of lacing slits to allow for the wearing of a pair of pockets, and eight side and center gores for fullness of skirt and ease of movement. Inside seams are machine-sewn, and all visible stitching is done by hand.

To ensure a good fit, please include your measurements (bust, waist, hips, arm length from back of neck to wrist, back length, waist to floor, and desired total length of underdress from shoulder) in notes when ordering.

Please contact us for additional color availability.

*Trim may be ordered with an additional fee. Trims available include simple embroidery, Faeroese cording, and tablet weaving. Tablet weaving trim must be ordered separately. Tablet weaving ordered from Spindle, Shuttle, and Needle can be woven to order and will be sewn on for an additional fee.