Duane
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Lethbridge Alberta
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Post by Duane on Jun 3, 2011 18:50:37 GMT -7
I am not a seamstress of any kind,but I want to make a red wool flannel shirt,I want it to be about knee length.The queation is about how much material do I need.I am 5'8'' and the material I have been looking at is $45.00 a yard up here.D
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Post by Rod on Jun 3, 2011 20:52:13 GMT -7
I'm guessing about 3 yards, depending on width---at least that's what I ordered for mine, and had some left over. By the way, you can find very correct wool flannel at the website below, and it costs less. Click on the listings for wool, then click on flannel--several reds to choose from. wmboothdraper.com/Rod |
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Duane
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Lethbridge Alberta
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Post by Duane on Jun 4, 2011 21:19:10 GMT -7
Thx. guy's, for the help I think I will be ordering some of that red flannel...D
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Sting
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Post by Sting on Nov 4, 2011 7:44:55 GMT -7
what kind of pattern did you use for that red shirt?
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Post by Beaver Hunter on Nov 4, 2011 13:49:20 GMT -7
For the basic pattern I used Kannik's Korners "Man's Shirt 1790 – 1830 Pattern." It is really about the small details for a period correct shirt; the collar width, cuffs, button placement. The basic shirt pattern of squares and rectangles stayed the same for a long time, but those small details changed each decade. I highly recommend: Thoughts on Men's Shirts 1750 – 1900, William L. Brown III Here are a few shirts I made using the pattern and book. They are completely hand sewn, inside and out. A cotton check shirt. These two shirts have sleeve reinforcements sewn on the inside. Attachments:
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Post by Beaver Hunter on Nov 4, 2011 13:52:55 GMT -7
Here is my newest red wool flannel shirt. This one has a reinforced front slit and buttons around the neck, like the cotton ones. Attachments:
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Post by Rod on Nov 4, 2011 17:15:25 GMT -7
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Mark
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Post by Mark on Nov 5, 2011 8:32:07 GMT -7
You can buy ready made wool flannel shirts from Mark and Charlotte Morain, Kootenai River Traders, for $60-80. Excellent shirts. I recommend them. 406-293-8239, mmorain@frontiernet.net
Mark
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Post by Rod on Nov 5, 2011 12:57:43 GMT -7
One of those 'slap on forehead' moments, I forgot about Mark & Charlotte----I've got a couple of their checked shirts, I'd recommend them, also.
Rod
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Duane
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Lethbridge Alberta
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Post by Duane on Nov 5, 2011 17:10:03 GMT -7
sure wish they had a web site
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Post by sean on Nov 6, 2011 6:35:56 GMT -7
Hey BH. Nice work on the shirts.
I'll second the mention of Mark and Charlotte for finished clothing. The do fine work.
Sean
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