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This is a digital sewing pattern for a collarless men´s waistcoat worn between 1860 and 1900.
The collarless and single breasted waistcoat, shown in this pattern, was – and still is - the most popular style, easy to sew and comfortable to wear. In contrast to modern waistcoats, extant waistcoats had a narrow collar stand, grown-on or made from an extra piece. This sewing pattern shows the grown-on collar.
All pockets, two hip and two chest pockets, are made as welt pockets, explained the 19th century method (feel free to use a modern one).
Suitable trousers have to reach the natural waistline.
This instruction explains the classic tailoring method with interfacing supporting the front and edge binding. For the interfacing best serves a midweight linen. The interfacing can be replaced by fusible and a modern working can be chosen, but this will not be mentioned in the further.
A twill or satin cotton fabric (Silesia) is used for the back and lining, the back will be worked as a double fabric layer and can be tied in if necessary with buckle and straps.
Also suitable for steampunk or cosplay costumes.
The pattern comes with detailed and illustrated sewing instructions in English and German.
It is a multi size pattern, you can choose between US 34-44 (EU 44-54) and US 46-56 (EU 56-66).
This is a PDF-Download pattern, immediately after payment you can download both sizes of the pattern.
Printable on paper size DIN A4 or US Letter.
The sewing pattern itself consists of 18 US letter pages or 1 A0 plots up to size US 44 (EU 54) and 24 US letter pages or 1,5 A0 plots up to size US 56 (EU 66)
Format DIN A0 to be printed on a plotter / copyshop comes with a second email without additional costs.
Recommended Fabrics:
Fashion fabrcwool fabrics, tweeds
Interlining: midweight linen fabric or soft hair canvas
Lining and back: (polished) cotton fabric, fine cotton twill
or cotton satin
Fabric required:
Front: 1.1yds (1m) with a width of 52“ (130cm),
provide more for fabrics with large prints or checks
Lining and back: 1.8yds. (1.5m) with a width of 52“ (130cm)
Interlining: 0.9yds. (0.8m) with a width of 52“ (130cm)
6 Buttons 5/8“ (1,5cm)
Cotton tape 1/2“ (1cm) wide: 3yds. (3m)
1 buckle