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Braces
Mar 14, 2008 23:07:41 GMT -5
Post by cosmoblue on Mar 14, 2008 23:07:41 GMT -5
Where are you gentlemen getting your braces to hold up your breeches?
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Braces
Mar 15, 2008 1:22:35 GMT -5
Post by Mme de Beaufort on Mar 15, 2008 1:22:35 GMT -5
Being the queen of non-authenticity, I got Dan's at Fred Meyers.
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Braces
Mar 15, 2008 7:59:21 GMT -5
Post by The Major on Mar 15, 2008 7:59:21 GMT -5
My Dear Cosmo, Personally, I make my own braces that are modeled after several extant examples I've seen over the years. They are quite simple to make. Cut two strips of linen long enough to go from a button on one side of rear waistband over the opposite side shoulder and down to a button on that side front waistband plus a little extra, say a half inch on both ends. Cut the strips wide enough to allow for seam allowance being used and double the finished width of the strap. E.g. if you want 1" wide straps, 1/2" seam allowances, cut the strips 3" wide. Fold lengthwise with right sides together. Stitch the long side and one end. Clip corners. Turn out through open end so right side now on outside. Fold in seam allowance into open end and hand stitch. Do this for both strips. Make button hole on each end of each strap. Button holes to be parallel with the long length of straps. If desired, can attach straps together where they cross in the back, or not. Can make the straps with extra length to be adjustable, put extra length in back with additional button holes as needed then if straps extra long can fold up end and attach to button to keep it from protruding below bottom of waist coat. You can also encase each end with leather with button holes going through the leather, but I've found then you have to either use buttons with shanks or be sure to leave thread length when sewing your braces buttons on. Personally I don't use leather ends as they are kind of a pain - buttons and washing. You can also simply make braces out of leather straps. This might be fine if only going to picnics and Balls, but not if doing military reenactments because if they get wet (rain or sweat) the leather will have tendency to stretch and ones breeches suddenly start lowering This is very authentic as it is copied from originals I've seen. And it is very easy to make. It takes me about a half hour to make a set from start of cutting to last button hole. I've been told that ladies have also used braces to hold up some undergarments or pockets as well. But I would imagine it would depend on the dress being worn so the braces would be covered and not visible. I hope this answers your question without being too verbose.
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Mar 15, 2008 17:05:45 GMT -5
Post by Goblin, esq. on Mar 15, 2008 17:05:45 GMT -5
I rarely wear braces with my breeches, for the pair of pantaloons I made, I bought braces from Jas. Townsend, I think. They are cotton webbing with leather tabs at the ends, much as the major described.
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Mar 27, 2008 10:19:43 GMT -5
Post by Mme de Beaufort on Mar 27, 2008 10:19:43 GMT -5
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