First job finished in 2022, a silk brocade smoking jacket for Adam…perfect gentleman’s wear for the parlor at No.11 in Tombstone. 😁
The fabric is a wonderful silk brocade that we bought on our trip to England last October.
Here’s some more construction pictures:
In Progress
One of our latest projects is a men’s smoking jacket. These were loose-fitting lounge jackets that were intended for wear at home, often while smoking (hence the name). Depending on cut, these were a looser-fitting version of the conventional sack coat (although often they looked more like glorified bathrobes). Below are a few progress pictures: … Continue reading
Folkwear Pattern No. 202 Victorian Shirt men’s Size Xs | Etsy
This is the Folkwear Pattern No. 202 Victorian Shirt (Mens) in sizes extra-small through extra-large (Mens size 30 1/2 through 48). This pattern is a new and uncut sewing pattern. This will work for the period 1870 through 1900 and can be as fancy or plain as desired.