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Drafting 1860s Frock Coats
Draft an 1860s Frock Coat Welcome to my course on drafting a mid-19th century frock coat based on Louis Devere’s 1866 system of drafting. This is the foundational course for other future offerings, in that it will give you a nicely-fitted pattern to work with. I’ve seen a lot of major problems with typical frock…
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Inverness Cape
Draft and construct an 1860s period Inverness Cape. Supplies You’ll need the following supplies, which I’ll go into more depth with in the course.
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Selvedge Denim Jeans
Construct a reproduction of the original 1873 selvedge denim jeans or a more modern pair.
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Drafting Waistcoats for Beginners
Learn to draft a basic waistcoat. This course is intended to help the beginner get started with drafting. While you will end up with a fitted waistcoat pattern, keep in mind that further work will be required in order to turn that draft into a useable waistcoat pattern. Downloads Supplies
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Cravat Making
Learn how to draft and construct an 1860s silk cravat. This is a very short course on drafting and constructing a silk 1860s cravat, as seen in many photos from the period. The entire course can be completed in a couple of hours and is great for the beginner and more advanced tailor needing to…
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Pleated-Front Shirt
Welcome to Pleated-Front Shirtmaking! In this course, I will be showing you how to construct an 1860s era shirt using techniques and methods of the period. The shirt will feature a pleated front, button cuffs, a sewn-on collar, as well as the option for a banded collar with accompanying detachable collar. Shirts such as these…
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Tailoring Basics
Learn the basics of tailoring including stitches, using a thimble, and more. Welcome to Tailoring Basics, a course designed to take you from being a complete tailoring beginner to being able to construct various garments. The course is designed to be followed roughly in order, but feel free to skip ahead if you need a…
