women_men_norse_garb_overview.pdf

Men’s Viking Age Clothing

Mistress Isabel Ulfsdottir

http://www.willadsenfamily.org

Reepsholt Mose Tunic: 2 nd -4th

Century Denmark

The tunic was woven in this shape on the

loom. No gores or crossing wefts are found

in the tunic.

The tunic, when sewn together, has a slit

along the side to increase freedom of

movement. The sagas suggest that this slit

could be closed with laces.

The garment was very close fitting.

The garment was often trimmed with

decorative cords around the neck opening,

over the shoulders and elsewhere, to protect

the edges from wear.

This tunic is easy to make, though the fit at

the shoulders is not comfortable. It is the

basis for the "SCA Generic T-tunic."

Hedeby Style Tunic: 10 th

Century Denmark

Based from a Tunic found in Hedeby

Basic tunic pattern with inset sleeves,

which gives a more comfortable fit at

the shoulders

Gores added to the length of the tunic

for more room

Tight fitting tapered arms

Square key-hole neck opening

Choose a fine linen or wool for the fabric

Gussets can be added under the sleeves

This tunic is very comfortable and practical, and is slightly

more difficult to make than the Birka tunic. My lord prefers

this design for his tunics.

Birka Style Tunic: 8 th -10 th

Century Sweden

No shoulder seams, the front and back are

one piece of fabric.

Round keyhole neck opening.

Gussets under the arms and gores set in the

sides.

The front and back can be split for riding or

left whole.(The dotted lines show the

optional split in the front and back.)

Evidence found that this pattern was used as

both an undershirt and as a tunic. The

difference is in the width of the cuts.

This tunic is easy to make. The fit at the

shoulders is good, and the gores make it

drape nicely.

My lord prefers this design for his

undershirts.

Square neck opening with ties integrated into the edge

binding.

The torso is fully lined. The lining is made of the same

material because it forms an overlap at the neck.

The original had 8 different seam types.

Each sleeve is two pieces tapering below the elbow.

Square gussets expand the underarm area for better fit

and freedom of movement.

The front and back halves of the skirt panels overlap

only at the top, and are sewn at a slight angle to drape

better over the hips and provide freedom of movement.

This tunic has an attractive tailored shape, but if your

chest is larger than your waist, ensure you leave enough

room in the waist to put it on over your chest.

The original had wear marks in the center of the shirt,

not at the waist or neck opening, so we believe it was not

worn many times.

This is believed to be a wedding undershirt, due to the

material and the many complicated seam types in the

original garment.

Viborg Shirt: 10 th -11 th Century

Denmark Made of undyed linen in a plain weave

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