This Mid 19th Century Waistcoast Sewing Pattern is a Past Patterns original design
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Past Patterns Double Breasted Summer Waistcoat sewing pattern has a documented history. It is copied from a full-sized pattern sheet, printed on both sides, bearing the handwritten words "Fall & Winter 1849." Several waistcoats and overcoats, a tail coat and a frock coat are printed on the sheet. On the reverse side are printed the same items but for boys. The patterns overlap one another, and each has its own line type. The publisher of the pattern is unknown.
The similarities between the 1849 waistcoat pattern and the 1850s and 1860s waistcoat patterns ended in 1858, when the collar and lapels become considerably narrower.
A vest completes an ensemble when worn with a starched Past Patterns 0010, our Square Cut Gentlemens Shirt or Past Patterns 0011, our Fitted Shirt, Past Patterns 0014, our lightly starched washable summer trowsers for waist sizes 28"-42" or Past Patterns 0015, the summer trousers for waist sizes 44"-52" and, finally, Past Patterns 0009, our Summer Paletot.
We also suggest Past Patterns 0006, our Mens drawers.
The 0019 pattern includes a removable chest pad pattern.
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We offer the 2 package for this garment, one for chest sizes 34"-46" and the other for chest sizes 46"- 54".
Our design was for a man who stands 5'6" tall. Add 2" of yardage for every 1" of height above 5'6".
Fashion Requirements
Fashion Fabric 45" :
Sizes 34"-38"-1 Yd.
Sizes 40"-44"-1 1/3 Yds.
Sizes 46"-54"-1-3/4 Yds.
Lining and Pocketing 45"
Sizes 34"-38"-1-1/4 Yds.
Sizes 40"-44"-1-1/3 Yds.
Sizes 46"-54"-2 Yds.
Glazed Cotton Back 45"
Sizes 34"-38"-3/4 Yd.
Sizes 40"-44"-7/8 Yd.
Sizes 48"-54"-1 Yd.
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Fabric Suggestions
For a Morning or Work Vest use Medium Weight Fabrics in Cotton - prints, satin weave (natural and white), seersucker (blue/white, brown/white, black/white), drill or satin weave, and 1/4" to 1" woven checks (green/white, brown/white, blue/white). Linen - natural and white plain weave, natural or white drill and satin weave, 1/4" to 1" woven checks (green/white, brown/white, blue/white).
For a Half-Dress Vest use buff cashmere, marseilles, linen, nankeen or brown linen. Fabrics for a Full Dress Vest: white silk, satin, marseilles or fine linen.
For a Ball Vest, use rich white, watered and fancy silk.
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The Historical Notes begin with James McDaniel's advertisements in Dayton, Ohio, in the 1840s, tracing the course of his business as he changed his address and added new products in order to compete successfully during the unrelenting expansion of the ready-made trade. Next is The Ladies' Work-Table Book (1843), followed by merchant tailors' newspaper advertisements from the United States during and 1850s; two sartorial publications, Scott's Report of Fashions and The Elegant; Finally, there is one catalog selling ready-made clothing (1853). Fabrics in the Historical Notes that are marked with an asterisk (*) are defined in a Glossary.
The patterns are computer designed and printed on 36" wide paper.
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Our patterns are printed on 20 lb. white paper and packaged in a reusable plastic. We always attempt to offer the most reasonable shipping rates for domestic and international orders. Multi item purchases are automatically adjusted for combined shipping.
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