Lining material for 1700s greatcoat?

[rich pierce]

Gus, it’s starting to look like a coat. Sewing by hand takes a lot of time on thick fabrics. It now has arms! I put in a linen lining. The coat weighs about 5 pounds as it is. This is my first hand sewing project beyond a couple shirts and more complicated. I’m learning a lot.

 

[kje54]

Gus, it’s starting to look like a coat. Sewing by hand takes a lot of time on thick fabrics. It now has arms! I put in a linen lining. The coat weighs about 5 pounds as it is. This is my first hand sewing project beyond a couple shirts and more complicated. I’m learning a lot.

Way back I used to sew by hand now I use a sewing machine except where the tread can be seen, mostly....... I'm of the school that if it can't be seen, who cares. Takes a eighth of the time.

 

[rich pierce]

Way back I used to sew by hand now I use a sewing machine except where the tread can be seen, mostly....... I'm of the school that if it can't be seen, who cares. Takes a eighth of the time.

Agree! I’m just having fun whenever I do things the old ways.

 

[kje54]

Agree! I’m just having fun whenever I do things the old ways.

Nothing wrong with challenging one's self.

 

[rich pierce]

Pretty much finished. All hand sewn. My hands are tired but it’s a good project to build some skills and muscle memory.

 

[tenngun]

Agree! I’m just having fun whenever I do things the old ways.

I find it very relaxing to sew, and what seems like a long time, when looked back on doesn’t seem so long

 

[Brokennock]

Pretty much finished. All hand sewn. My hands are tired but it’s a good project to build some skills and muscle memory. View attachment 58893View attachment 58894View attachment 58895

Looking darn good.

 

[Grenadier1758]

You are indeed looking good.

 

[BillinOregon]

Rich, you did a bang-up job for sure. Congratulations, and take pride in it.
I have read and re-read Beth's "Tidings" several times. It is a must-have. Last I heard, she was still with us but in poor health.

 

[rich pierce]

Rich, you did a bang-up job for sure. Congratulations, and take pride in it.
I have read and re-read Beth's "Tidings" several times. It is a must-have. Last I heard, she was still with us but in poor health.

Thanks. I hate to hear that Beth is in poor health. She has contributed a good deal to living history.