Pattern Question

[Lukos]

I have begun making my own clothes and can "redneck" a pattern pretty well. I have changed mid-stream and wish to make my clothes historically correct. I have searched the internet but cannot find historical correct patterns. Does anyone know of a source or do I need to buy the patterns from a supplier? Thank you all.

 

[paulvallandigham]

Dixie GWs, and Winchester Sutler come to mind for patterns.

 

[Capt. Fred]

http://www.jarnaginco.com/revwarframe.html
http://www.gareneker.com/ndxmskin.shtml
http://jas-townsend.com/index.php?cPath=1&osCsid=9274aba483bcfb39ca5208bebae620c8
http://www.ghostforge.com/rubensman.htm
http://www.sew-it-seams.com/
http://www.hideandfur.com/inventory/9500.html
http://www.bellandcompanytraders.com/index.html
http://www.trailhd.com/index.html

There's a bunch of links I had saved. I think some only sell clothes but some have patterns too. Let us know how you make out.

 

[Rod Lassey]

http://www.pastpatterns.com/
http://www.kannikskorner.com/

These two are very good. What era/area are you looking at?

Rod

 

[LRB]

J P Ryan patterns are top notch.

 

[J.D.]

J P Ryan patterns are top notch.

You betcha. :grin:

God bless

 

[Lukos]

You'll answered my question in a roundabout way. I was curious if there was a source for free patterns. I am looking at those links now, thank you. I am developing my persona around an individual in the late 1700s who has come from the east and is working in the west. I need to decide whether that is going to be a trader, trapper, missionary, scout or something else. I am working on incorporating it into my graduate thesis so I need to be as accurate as possible. Again, thank you all. :thumbsup:

 

[LRB]

Buy a copy of Beth Gilguns book, "Tidings from the 18th c." It is all on clothing, and how to make the patterns for them. Excellent book. It is a soft back, and not expensive.