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Post by cosmoblue on May 13, 2008 12:48:51 GMT -5
www.reconstructinghistory.com/index.php?s=&c=22&d=121&e=&f=&g=&w=21&q=1&p=190&r=YI got the pattern in the mail a couple of weeks ago, but I haven't done anything with it, hence the lack of posting. I'm very unlikely to get around to making it up until May (after Costume-Con), so this post doesn't contain a lot of meaty content. I'm thinking of making one of green wool, the same fabric as I used for my previous (sadly un-period, given what I've learned since making it) green coat. With the pattern come a page of history with a few line drawings, and a bibliography (most of which titles I recognize!) The instructions describe how to make it up both using modern techniques and period hand sewing. Also included are instructions on period stitches. The instructions seem thorough, from my brief read-through, and I know the drafter, Kass McGann, is quick to reply to questions via email, should you have any. The pattern makes up a frock coat either double or single breasted, with a deep stand and fall collar (i.e. an early Regency collar - no M-notch), and a buttoning placket on the sleeve. The only pockets are on the inside of the coat, one on each hip. When I get around to making it, I'll be sure to post pictures!
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Jul 25, 2008 10:02:09 GMT -5
So far this pattern is turning out to be fairly straightforward. I am wishing I'd done the collar in velvet, but I'll do that for DH's new Frock-coat. The back is nicely shaped, I think, and I really like the flowy-ness of the back.
It's still bristling with pins at this stage, and no sleeves yet, but I'm working on that.
I'll keep you posted.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Jul 30, 2008 12:18:05 GMT -5
Frock-coat for Kevin Rigdon. My thoughts on this pattern: 4 out of 5. I'm not keen on the following things about this pattern, and I will probably change these things on the next use of it: *The collar is in 4 pieces. I will make it in one piece next time, and probably figure something else out besides buckram for stiffness. *The fabric-needed is not at all what it instructs on the directions. They recommend 5 yards of lining, fabric and interlining. I used interlining on the collar only. *There is no guide on the pattern piece for the front panels or instruction on the directions on to insure that the user cuts the front breast panels in the main fabric and not the lining (I made this mistake with the S&S Spencer). Luckily I thought of it, this time but an inexperienced person might just cut the lining, and then be surprised later on. * I find that with both Wingeo and this one, that the instructions for the pleats and for the cuffs to be wanting. All in wall, it was not SO hard to make; it is very similar to the Wingeo pattern in application, but the final shape on this one is much more pleasing. I'll see if I can get photos of it on the owner this Friday.
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Post by lauren on Jul 31, 2008 14:11:02 GMT -5
Very nice! I like it, although I don't know if I'm ready to attempt a frock coat. I think women's patterns are so much easier, but maybe it's because I'm used to sewing women's clothing :-)
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