BTW.... I know that the time is C1800.... but breeches and buckled shoes are worn well into the 1830's, especially in rural areas. And also for more "formal" activities, like a concert. So that's why I directed you towards 18th century stuff. Breeches make an instant "old timey" effect, y'know.
-----Original Message----- From: albert...@aol.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Wed, Sep 1, 2010 11:28 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] Need help on quick solution for boy's clothing, c. 1800, US Midwest Personally, I'd use a regular shirt.... maybe take the collar off and replace it with a rectangular one (or cut it or fold it into a rectangle) and wear a stock (a long rectangle wrapped around the neck) ....or perhaps even a girl's cotton blouse with poofy sleeves with these things done to it. But I'd spend my efforts on an 18th century waistcoat to go over the shirt. They are easy to make and the patterns made by Simplicity or other commercial companies are not dreadfully off the mark. (You wouldn't have to do the real pockets, just the flaps). Also, take a pair of plain pants, cut them off to make breeches, using the cut off part of the legs to make the knee bands. This is a trick I've used often when Q&D was required. The waistcoat can cover the fly... but the lack of a half fall is not that much of a problem really. Now you'll need stockings (tights) and plain shoes. A buckle with a fake tongue on elastic can cover the lacings and make them look more period. Are there no costume/party rental places within driving distance? What with Teabaggers and stuff, colonial things must be in stock. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
