Since no one has answered this, I will get the ball rolling (so everyone who didn't answer can tell me what crap these patterns are,cause they are "Big 3" patterns ) but I have used this one with success, McCalls M6143. It is a multi size pattern for kids and adults,has 4 "American Heros" in it "Uncle Sam,Statue of Liberty, Tom Jefferson " and Abe Lincoln" The Abe Lincoln pattern is a simple to put together Frock type coat ,that turns out quite well. I used this to make my then Teenage son a Black Frock coat as featured on the main characters in the 1990's movie "Tombstone". I used a havy canvas /slubby linen for a more "Cowboy" ,less "Townie" look. He still has it ,and he's 35. You can use better material,line it and add fancy buttons, It is simple and not compliccated to use. McCalls's also offeres a mens Civil war Officers Jacket M4745. Has 2 vaariations. Now, let the opionions begin... melody
________________________________ From: "aqua...@patriot.net" <aqua...@patriot.net> To: Historical Costume <h-cost...@indra.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:57 AM Subject: [h-cost] Civil War Frock Coat Pattern? Hello, A friend just asked me, can anyone recommend a pattern for an American Civil War era frock coat? Thank you! -Carol _______________________________________________ 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