Trousers Measurements
When taking measurements for a pair of trousers, it’s very important that you are taking each measurement from the same height. In the 1860s, …
When taking measurements for a pair of trousers, it’s very important that you are taking each measurement from the same height. In the 1860s, …
For a slight change of pace, we will learn how to draft a gentleman’s nightcap today. I was in need of one a few months ago, and whipped the …
Today I worked on cutting out a silk waistcoat, drafted from Devere, 1866. I obtained the silk brocade from Needle and Thread in Pennsylvania a few …
The Madder Root Prior to the creation of man made, synthetic dyes in the late 19th century, all dyeing was done with natural products. One such dye …
It seems these Enlisted Frock Coats have become my specialty. My latest is number twenty five. Here are some photos with brief descriptions for your …
Today begins a series of tutorials on constructing a Federal Enlisted Frock Coat, as was used during the American Civil War. I’ve made about a …
Most of you have experienced a pair of trousers developing holes and tears in the crotch, probably at the least convenient time. Tailors have …
Before the first stitch is made, and before the drafting pencil ever touches the paper, measurements must be taken. When measuring, the goal is to …
Learning to draft clothing patterns can be very intimidating at first. There are pages and pages of instructions to read, such as with Devere's …