Shawl-Collared Waistcoat

Construct an 1860s silk or linen waistcoat featuring a single breasted shawl collar, on of the most common types seen during the period.

Drafting Supplies

• Drafting Paper
• Pencil and Eraser
• Quilting Ruler
• Bendable Drafting Ruler or French Curves**
• 1 – 2 yards Cotton Muslin for fitting
  
  **optional

Waistcoat Materials

• Basting Thread
• 1 yard Silk Brocade or Taffeta
• 1 yard Brown Polished Cotton
• 1 yard Linen for canvas
• 2 – 3 yards 1/4″ Linen Stay Tape
• Wool Quilt Batting
• 1/2 yard White Cotton for lining
• Matching thread
• 8 Buttons, approximately 3/8″
• Vest Buckle
• Silk Buttonhole Twist
• Beeswax for thread

Pattern Adjustments Shawl Waistcoat Toile Darts or Fishes The Undercollar Pocket Stays Aligning Pocket Welts Welt Pocket Construction Cutting and Pressing the Pocket Completing the Welt Pocket Constructing the Canvas Padding Installing the Canvas Tacking the Pockets Staying the Edges Creasing the Collar Cutting the Facing and Lining The Facings The Armscye Installing the Lining The Back Belt Bagging the Waistcoat Completing the Collar Buttonholes Buttons