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Historical Tailoring Masterclasses

Historical Tailoring Masterclasses

Historical Tailoring Masterclasses

  • Shirts and Techniques
  • Trousers and Waistcoats
  • Coats
  • Community (New!)
  • Darts and Lining
  • Pockets
  • The Canvas
  • The Lining
  • Bagging

Drafting Waistcoats of the 1860s

Pattern Layout

September 16, 2019 by James Williams

It’s now time to finally layout the pattern pieces on our fabric. I’m using a striped silk brocade here, so I’ll show how to layout patterns on striped fabrics to get things to match properly. With right sides together, fold the cloth in half so that the stripes are aligned with each other all along. …

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Seam Allowances

September 14, 2019 by James Williams

Seam allowances are drawn as shown for the forepart, back, and collar, at 1/4″ for each. Keep in mind that no seam allowances are added for the armscye, as Devere already accounts for that. It may be helpful to draw in guidelines as shown by the arrows, to indicate pattern placement in line with the …

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Fitting the Waistcoat

September 13, 2019 by James Williams

Waistcoats are probably the easiest articles of clothing to fit, as there are only a couple of seams to worry about. After you have constructed your muslin, try it on, and look for any excess fabric, or pulling. This will help you decide on the adjustments to be made on the pattern. Please post photos …

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Inspiration

“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.”

Saint Francis de Sales

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