Make your own Ladies Outing Jacket. Late 1880's to late 1890's styling. In the late 1880's dark, rich colors (mahogany, rust, dark blue) were favored, giving way to the jewel tones (bordering on garish) in the later years (purples, bottle greens, royal blue, ruby, and magenta). Black was always considered correct. Complete instructions. Order this nice pattern today!
Suggested Fabrics to Use: Always use natural fiber fabrics for historical clothing! Cotton, wool, silk, Rayon, corduroy, denim, heavy wool flannel, gabardine, brocade, velvet, velveteen, tapestries, moire, damask, taffeta.
Materials:
Vest, plain backFabric with nap | Vest, plain back |
44" wide | 1-7/8 yards |
54" wide | 1-3/4 yards |
Jacket, plain or split backFabric with nap | Jacket, plain or split back |
44" wide | 3-5/8 yards |
54" wide | 2-1/2 yards |
Jacket, bustle backFabric with nap | Jacket, plain or split back |
44" wide | 3-7/8 yards |
54" wide | 3-1/2 yards |
Long Coat, split or bustle backFabric with nap | Long Coat, split or bustle back |
44" wide | 6-5/8 yards |
54" wide | 5-1/2 yards |
Notions: Thread, Buttons 1/2" or larger 12 for size 6, 13 for size 8 & 10, 14 for sizes 12 to 20. For split back version add 9 buttons. For long version add 11 buttons. Shoulder pads: 1 pair 1/2" thick set in type, and 1 pair extra thick Dolman type. Narrow braid or ribbon for Split back version, 6-1/4 yards. Interfacing 25" wide: Short jacket 5/8 yards, Long coat 1-7/8 yards.
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All sizes are nominal. Please verify with description for more information.
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