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1700s-1730's Sleeved and Sleeveless Waistcoats

Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes for men's waistcoats circa 1700s-1730s. Sleeved and sleeveless version included. Fits chests 34"-54". All sizes included in one envelope. Embellishment suggestions included.
RH704RH704

Specification:

Suggested Fabrics:
wool, heavyweight silk
lightweight silk or linen for lining
heavy linen or canvas for interlining

Yardage Requirements:
3 yds at least 45" wide

Notions:
thread
20 - 5/8" buttons for front closure
buttonhole floss

Men's patterns tend not to be of the "run 'em up on the sewing machine in two hours" type thing. Yeah, you can do that, but it will never look like what you want.

We are so used to sewing in the flat on a machine that we expect patterns to fit together like jigsaw puzzles. But in tailoring, particularly historical tailoring, garments are build in three dimensions, layer by layer. This often means that the paper doesn't appear to "fit".

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