I'm looking for some basic suggestions. I have a really great pair of what
look like 18th century breeches - I say look like since there are some
minor details that were left out in the construction (like pockets). When
my wife made them, she made them from a nice heavy linen, and they fit
In a message dated 11/1/2005 10:17:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Split up the back seam, and make it about
1 inch smaller, 1/2 inch each side. Also split up the center back of the
lining, and make lace holes in each side.
And for future pairs, make the
,
and gotten them damp or wet, and had the skirt grow several inches;o)
--Sue
- Original Message -
From: Suzi Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] 18th century breeches question
At 15:00 01/11/2005, you
How long is your shirt underneath? If it is as long as it might have
been in period times it should also help anchor the breeches up. Is it
cotton or linen? Linen has more gripping power than cotton IMO. And
don't worry - my husband is slim and seems to have the same problem as
you - I made
