Custom Denim Patterns
Made-to-measure sewing patterns for selvedge denim garments
Boy's Jacket
A boy's jacket as found in Devere's 1866 manual. Features a cut away rounded front, and a slight flare at the waist. It's recommended to size up an inch or two to account for rapid growth.
Devere Sleeve Block
A sleeve block pattern for when you need to recut a sleeve or want something more customized. Chest and Length are required, the other measurements are optional and for advanced use only. You may need to true up the curves depending on the measurements.
Federal Enlisted Frock Coat
A Federal enlisted frock coat based on frock drafts by Devere and the 1859 military regulations.
Nightcap
A classic nightcap to keep the cold at bay at night.
Plain-Cut Trousers
Basic plain cut trousers with straight legs.
Pleated Front Shirt
An 1860s civilian style pleated-front dress shirt, based on an original pattern from Louis Devere. Note that no instructions are included.
Single-Breasted Shawl Collar Waistcoat
This single-breasted waistcoat features an elegant shawl collar and is based on an original draft from Louis Devere’s The Handbook of Practical Cutting on the Centre Point System, published in 1866. With its sweeping collar, fitted silhouette, and distinctly mid-Victorian character, the design is well suited to both civilian daywear and more formal 1860s ensembles.
Unlined Linen Paletot
A beautiful linen paletot perfect for the hot summer months. Fits chest sizes 34 - 50 and waist sizes 32 - 48.
Waistcoat Block
A waistcoat block based on Devere's 1866 manual, designed for fitting, pattern development, and experimenting with different waistcoat styles. As a foundational block, it is intended to be adapted before use and is not suitable for constructing a finished garment as drafted.