{"product_id":"products-1830s-1840s-small-fall-trowsers-html","title":"1830s-1840s Small-Fall Trowsers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: small;\"\u003esize 28-42 is out of stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese small-fall trowsers were copied from originals in the collections at the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency in Springfield, Illinois. While the trowsers were copied from the originals, the pattern was drafted from the 1837 trowsers draft in The Tailor's Masterpiece. The construction is true to the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric requirements are for a man who stands 5'6\" tall. Add 2\"-4\" for every 1\" of height above 5'6\". In 45\"- wide fabric, purchase: 3 Yds. for sizes 28\"-42\" and 3-1\/8 Yds. for sizes 44\"-52\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pattern package rich with information. It is divided into seven sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Notes by Bill Combs - Briefly summarizes the introduction of small-fall trowsers and where they were worn after they were no longer fashionable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric Glossary - A small glossary of fabrics mentioned in the small-fall trower notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern Drafts 1800-1838 - Illustrates trowser drafts from 1800-1838 and the differences and similarities between tailor-made and ready-made garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction Notes - Explains how to measure and how to wear mid-19th-century trowsers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssentials of Tailoring Outlines the minimum tools needed by a journeyman tailor or a home tailoress, how to make them, and their uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Stitches Illustrates the stitches used to construct the original trousers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking Up Describes and illustrates in detail how to make a pair of reproduction trowsers similar to the originals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFABRICS: The original trowsers were made of brown wool broadcloth. A second pair was made from a copy of the first in navy blue wool broadcloth. Substitute fabrics are: cotton sateen; light-weight cotton duck; linen; drill in white or blue, or woven into stripes, check, or plaid; and fine wool jean. Do not purchase worsted wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTIONS: The original lining, pocketing, and facing fabric is a white, medium-weight cotton. Of 45\"-wide lining fabric, cut 7\/8 Yd. Two-ply hand-sewing silk thread and 60\/2 wet-spun linen thread to match fabric. Nine 5\/8\" five-holed, dyed or plain bone buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past Patterns","offers":[{"title":"44-52","offer_id":44185503432764,"sku":"PP008-44-52","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4442\/2972\/files\/pp008__01567.1321538568.800.800.gif?v=1775819590","url":"https:\/\/amazon-dry-goods.myshopify.com\/products\/products-1830s-1840s-small-fall-trowsers-html","provider":"Amazon Dry Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}