Re: [h-cost] Civil War Frock Coat Pattern? my fav...
Thanks all for your help! I've forwarded the notes to my friend, who greatly appreciates the advice. Someone suggested The Great Pattern Review, but apparently you need to know the pattern first to find the comments. Any plans for a search option on it? -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Civil War Frock Coat Pattern? my fav...
I have used this one a lot for theatre use. Goes together quickly. Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Melody Watts Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 7:47 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Civil War Frock Coat Pattern? my fav... 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" To: Historical Costume 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 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Civil War Frock Coat Pattern? my fav...
I had to make one a year and a half ago, and I ended up using Simplicity 2895. I was impressed that the seams were in the right places, and the best part was that the week I needed it (and I only had a few days to get it done), it was on sale at JoAnn's for 99 cents. Of course, ignore all the instructions about fusible interfacing and do it up the old way. The pattern comes in two collections of adult men's sizes and also includes a decent vest and shirt. -Helen/Aidan ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Civil War Frock Coat Pattern? my fav...
If you go to thesewingacademy.org and search for a gentleman by the name of Jim Ruley he drafts custom men's patterns from the 1860's using period tailoring manuals. For as complicated as a frock is the pattern he makes will take a lot of the fuss out of the pattern for you getting you one that is very nearly ready to cut, only a few fitting alterations will be needed. Maggie Koenig Emmitsburg, MD -Original Message- From: Melody Watts To: Historical Costume Sent: Mon, Jun 18, 2012 7:47 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Civil War Frock Coat Pattern? my fav... 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" To: Historical Costume 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 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Civil War Frock Coat Pattern? my fav...
I hesitated to respond because I don't remember exactly what year/s the pattern covers, but the Laughing Moon frock coat is beautiful and as historic as it can be. I just don't know if it's CW-era or slightly later. LynnD On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 4:46 PM, Melody Watts wrote: > 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" > To: Historical Costume > 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 > ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Civil War Frock Coat Pattern? my fav...
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" To: Historical Costume 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
