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Post by armando on Nov 21, 2021 5:58:12 GMT -7
I'm looking to make myself an earth-tone colored shirt specifically for hunting (though it will end up being part of my impression as well). Picked up some brown good linen from local merchant at last reenactment (didn't want to play around with the dyeing on this first shirt attempt) but am looking for a good pattern for an open front (not pull-over wagoner's smock style) shirt.
The examples I've seen in some art work do NOT all have the cape and fringe so I'm looking basically for a thigh-length shirt pattern, and I'm mostly concerned with the sleeves (I've seen different ways of doing the pleating or the taper at the forearms).
Does anyone have recommendation for an easier pattern that they have had success with?
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Post by armando on Nov 21, 2021 6:51:57 GMT -7
Let me add/edit to day I'm still exploring this and am open to any and all input. I'm still interested in the pullover smock style shirt I've seen depicted in period art as well.
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Post by brokennock on Nov 21, 2021 10:01:17 GMT -7
There are many patterns out there. Regardless of which one you choose, I would highly recommend the book, "Tidings from the 18th century," by Beth Gilgun. It has patterns in it, as well as good tips and instructions on sewing. Also has sections on food, tobacco, candles, soap, dying, housewares, activities. Also, if you are on Instagram at all look up Meredith at Hearth and History, instagram.com/hearth_and_history?utm_medium=copy_linkContact her there. She is very helpful and seamstress work is truly her thing. She will give you an honest critique of the various patterns out there. |
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Post by Black Hand on Nov 24, 2021 7:44:20 GMT -7
There are many patterns out there. Regardless of which one you choose, I would highly recommend the book, "Tidings from the 18th century," by Beth Gilgun. It has patterns in it, as well as good tips and instructions on sewing. Also has sections on food, tobacco, candles, soap, dying, housewares, activities. I use the SHIRT pattern from this book too. The only difference between a normal shirt and my hunting shirt, is the front is split completely down the front. The book is worth every $ spent. See: minuteman.boards.net/thread/103/mens-shirt |
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Post by armando on Dec 29, 2021 6:40:54 GMT -7
There are many patterns out there. Regardless of which one you choose, I would highly recommend the book, "Tidings from the 18th century," by Beth Gilgun. It has patterns in it, as well as good tips and instructions on sewing. Also has sections on food, tobacco, candles, soap, dying, housewares, activities. I use the SHIRT pattern from this book too. The only difference between a normal shirt and my hunting shirt, is the front is split completely down the front. The book is worth every $ spent. See: minuteman.boards.net/thread/103/mens-shirtSir, When making the shirt open-front, as I would also like to do, did you modify the pattern at all to have some overlap? Also, did you add a cape and/or fringe at all? |
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Post by Black Hand on Dec 29, 2021 10:30:11 GMT -7
I did don't recall if I added extra to the 2 front pieces. No cape or fringe. Band collar and cuffs.
The shirt was made a little oversized, so even if I didn't add extra, there was enough to overlap by 6-8 inches in the front when belted. I'd measure for you, but my shirt is 170 miles away at this time. If you can wait a week or so, I can get you dimensions.
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Post by brokennock on Dec 29, 2021 11:39:11 GMT -7
ibb.co/PjTfF1vFrom the aforementioned book, and a test to see if I'm posting pics correctly from a new image host.
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Post by brokennock on Dec 29, 2021 11:42:00 GMT -7
Apparently not
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Post by brokennock on Dec 29, 2021 11:45:11 GMT -7
  Let's see how that worked. O would share more but am unsure of how copywrite works when an image is used despite not being for profit. |
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Post by hawkeyes on Dec 30, 2021 6:22:43 GMT -7
To my feeble eye that appears to be a perdy good pattern to work from. I'd take into account allowances for hemming if you desire on certain edges or leave them raw. Hand stitching such a shirt would be a rather relaxing endeavor and could be accomplished quickly. John Curry sites examples in his book that are really good concerning hunting shirts.
John F.D. Smyth - Early 18th century traveler upon the Virginia/ Carolina frontier.
"Their whole dress is also very singular, and not very materially different from the Indians; being a hunting shirt, somewhat resembling a waggoner's frock, ornamented with a great many fringes tied round the middle with a broad belt, much decorated also, in which is fastened a tomahawk..."
Virginia historian Lewis Preston Summers noted and I quote from a passage:
"Their dress was usually of heavy woolen, and the manufacture of their wives and daughters. Heavy buckskin moccasins and leggings were usually worn, with a hunting shirt."
Last snippet from Copeland Drapper:
"They were attired in the simple, convenient, and beautiful hunting-shirt, or loose open frock."
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Post by armando on Dec 30, 2021 8:31:01 GMT -7
I will use Gilgun's pattern to just make a long version of the shirt (rather, my wife will help me and I will do most of the hand stitching).
I will leave this one as it is, pull over smock, since I already have an open front frock (or "rifleman's frock" with cape, etc).
I intend this one I'm making out of brown linen to be used for my "spy/scout" persona and also for deer season flintlock hunting.
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Post by hawkeyes on Dec 30, 2021 18:40:40 GMT -7
You may be able to find natural linen which may be cheaper than pre dyed, which you then can dye yourself.
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Post by Black Hand on Dec 31, 2021 17:18:17 GMT -7
You may be able to find natural linen which may be cheaper than pre dyed, which you then can dye yourself. I bought my linen at JoAnn's Fabrics. |
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Post by hawkeyes on Dec 31, 2021 17:41:53 GMT -7
You may be able to find natural linen which may be cheaper than pre dyed, which you then can dye yourself. I bought my linen at JoAnn's Fabrics. I've got it there before as well, good price with a coupon. |
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