RCCoif10 - Frances Coif Embroidery Pattern by Extreme Patterns. This pattern can be made into the correct size after embroidered.
Produced by Recontructing History and designed & Researched by Laura Mellin of Extreme Embroidery Patterns!
These painstakingly-documented embroidery patterns are taken from extant embroidered garments and period portraiture. Each design has been extensively researched and drawn out for your ease of use.
The "Frances" is based on an extant coif dated to 1600-1620 in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Each full-sized pattern is ready to transfer to your embroidery medium. Just follow the instructions for transferring the pattern, thread your needle, and go!
Photo of coif by Laura Cormier Parker

Fabric: Outer Shell: 3.5oz Linen. Lining: 5 oz linen.
The embroidery is done in Rainbow Gallerys 'Splendor' silk embroidery thread, available in our sewing notions section. The coif is hemmed with Gutterman silk sewing thread, and the lining is slip-stitched to the coif with Gutterman silk.