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Post by esther on Mar 29, 2011 14:40:58 GMT -5
Spencer's Mercantile just posted on their facebook page that Country Wives is releasing a brand new Recency men's M-notch and roll collar tailcoat pattern. They are taking pre-orders and the pattern will be ready to ship next week. If anyone purchases this pattern, please post a review. Country Wives' patterns are usually painstakingly researched and I'd love to hear your thoughts and input about the pattern.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Mar 29, 2011 18:25:43 GMT -5
Now this is intriguing! Finally a new tailcoat pattern that looks good. I'm going to steal this link to add to my outfitting a gentleman post on the ORS blog, if you don't mind. I wish I had a gentleman to make this for (mine is not too keen on costuming and doesn't care for it)... Maybe I'll order it anyway to have on hand.
The front looks sufficiently long too, not glaringly short like the Wingeo and RH versions. No waist seam, that's excellent.... Curious to see what the instructions look like.
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Post by amandamoose on Mar 30, 2011 19:29:34 GMT -5
That looks wonderful! I hope someone gets it and makes it too!! Hopefully I can get my hubby to get into costume at some point LOL if I did not sure how long I could stand to let him stay in it Looks divine though!
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Post by missmardi on Mar 31, 2011 6:25:51 GMT -5
It arrives at Spencer's next week. I already have one reserved, but I have a huge list of other orders to get to first. I will let you know, when I finally get a chance to make it.
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Post by historymaker1066 on Apr 29, 2011 19:05:57 GMT -5
I also found this currently available on Amazon and at Patterns of Time www.patternsoftime.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CWM01Reconstructing History recently came out with some really nice new coats and vests - most are Victorian, but they also recently added a really nice line of Regency stuff in the last months. Several men's items and some women's patterns last year. It's really nice to see some competition in the Regency era patterns - the selection has been somewhat limited - though there have been some good patterns out there for some time by such companies as Sense and Sensibility and Rocking Horse Farms and Wingeo. Rocking Horse Farms recently revised their 201 Regency tailcoats and re-released it. It looks really nice! Happy sewing! HM
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Post by Eleanor on May 1, 2011 9:11:00 GMT -5
I know it's fairly recent, but are there any reviews out for this pattern yet?
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Post by missmardi on May 2, 2011 7:13:44 GMT -5
I am making a mock up of this pattern today, or at least that is the plan. I have done a fair bit of Regency sewing, but I will let you know what I think.
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Post by Eleanor on May 2, 2011 9:11:10 GMT -5
Miss Mardi,
I look forward to hearing how it goes.
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Post by missmardi on May 2, 2011 15:04:51 GMT -5
I have completed my mock up. My first impressions may possibly change when I make the actual coat, but here are my thoughts.
I would say this pattern is for intermediate to advanced sewing skills. If you are looking for detailed pictures with the instructions, you will not find them here. A basic understanding of 19 century construction of men's clothing would be a definite asset.
This is not a pattern to be rushed through, until one is familiar with it. I found that I had to really sit and read each step (skimming them caused me to miss things). Attention to detail will make assembly go much more smoothly. I tend not to mark everything, but this is one time I truly encourage it.
First appearances, I am pleased with the outcome. I am awaiting the arrival of my friend, this evening, so I can see how it looks on a man. If the fit is correct (he is quite tall, and I had to lengthen it), I expect to be making this coat next week. I will revisit this review at that time.
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Post by Eleanor on May 2, 2011 17:11:48 GMT -5
Thank you, Miss Mardi. I always feel better about buying (or not buying) a pattern when I hear from someone with first hand experience.
Have you tried other tail coat patterns? If so, how does this compare?
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Post by aylwen on May 16, 2011 4:27:18 GMT -5
I'm running a workshop this weekend using this new tailcoat pattern - and keeping track of everyone's results and opinions.
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Post by dawnluckham on May 16, 2011 10:23:29 GMT -5
Would LOVE to hear all reviews and thoughts on this pattern! Have fun at the workshop Aylwen!
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Post by The Major on May 27, 2011 10:58:36 GMT -5
I'm running a workshop this weekend using this new tailcoat pattern - and keeping track of everyone's results and opinions. Any conclusions or thoughts on this pattern after your workshop? Your insight would be much appreciated.
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Post by lastbloom on Jun 8, 2011 18:27:32 GMT -5
Miss Mardi, Aylwen, any news about this pattern? I am sure we are all eagerly waiting to hear your opinions of it!
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Post by missmardi on Jun 10, 2011 9:37:01 GMT -5
The overall look of this coat is wonderful!
As I said when doing the mock-up, it is important to read and follow each of the steps carefully. The pattern calls for padding the chest (hand stitching the interfacing throughout the piece), but should state that this technique will only work with a heavier material. The coat I made was of linen, and it is not possible to stitch only half way through the fabric. That being said, I am very happy with the results. I will not have a picture until July though. It is for a wedding, and the groom had yet to pick out buttons. They are sewing those themselves, so I have not yet seen the final piece.
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Post by lastbloom on Jun 13, 2011 16:14:25 GMT -5
Well, that's the best review of a men's coat pattern I've read to date I think I may buy it and give it a whirl -- I've only done one tailoring project before, but I think with a little brushing up, I may be able to (very slowly) work my way though this.
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Post by Eleanor on Jun 13, 2011 16:35:01 GMT -5
Do make sure to do a mock up first. I'm working on a coat for my husband from this pattern and am at the mock-up stage. The chest fit perfectly, but I had to take it in by several inches at the waist. He has a 41" chest measurement, so we are using the "medium" sized pattern.
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Post by lastbloom on Jun 19, 2011 23:19:21 GMT -5
Just thought I'd post the description of this pattern from the Wm. Booth, Draper website: "This tailcoat pattern is the first well made civilian tailcoat pattern specific to the first two decades of the 19th century. The pattern comes with three sizes: Medium, Large and XLarge. There are two options for the collar, comprehensive directions and documentation." The site also lists all the materials needed to complete the coat, a feature which I found very helpful on past projects! I'll probably order the pattern through them, since I had such a great experience with them before. Any photos yet?
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Post by gstowe on Sept 27, 2011 13:14:11 GMT -5
This looks very interesting. I've been looking for a tailcoat pattern that is both historically correct and nice looking...this seems to fit the bill. I'll have to ask my sister to make one for me. Thanks for sharing the information!
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Post by aylwen on Jan 1, 2012 4:47:59 GMT -5
Sorry, I went overseas and life took a turn for the busy. First, I made this coat for dancers - and dancing men who needed to raise their arms. Whilst we loved the pattern it still had the same problems we've had with other patterns - too much added ease in the armholes. When questioning the pattern designers, they said that Americans wanted more ease so they added some. Unfortunately, I bought this pattern for its level of accuracy and this disappointed me somewhat. Secondly, I found the pattern very hard to follow. I generally don't follow pattern instructions but tried to this time. Thirdly, I made my husband's coat out of wool melton and did not line it - he loved it and said that it was the coolest tailcoat he's ever worn to a summer ball. That made my job a little easier!
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