Mid 19th Century Mens Winter Trowsers Pattern Waist Sizes 28″-52″ Past Patterns original
$21.00
With or without Foot Straps: Circa 1843-1856
Order the trowsers in one of Three Waist Sizes: 28″-34″, 36″- 42″ or 44″- 52″
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Mid 19th Century Mens Winter Trowsers Pattern Waist Sizes 28″-52″ Past Patterns original
$21.00
With or without Foot Straps: Circa 1843-1856
Order the trowsers in one of Three Waist Sizes: 28″-34″, 36″- 42″ or 44″- 52″
Get Free Shipping
On all US Orders over $50!
All of our patterns tell a story.
Why Choose This Pattern?
The Winter Trousers Sewing Pattern are an original Past Patterns design
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This is a pattern package rich with information comprising 32 pages of notes + the patterns themselves!
It is divided into seven sections:
• The California Gold Rush—Briefly summarize the discovery of gold in California and how it affected the world and also briefly describes the wool trowsers in newspapers, letters and catalog that were worn during the gold rush era.
• Fabric Glossary—Wool described in the newspapers, etc. for trowsers.
• Foot Straps—Documents when foot straps first appeared in Europe as well as the variety used in an attempt to keep the trowsers looking neat.
• Construction Notes—Explains how to measure, when the trowser crease appears, how to layout the trowsers on directional fabric using the middle line, how to wear mid-19th century trowsers and explains a let-out seam used by tailors.
• Essentials of Tailoring—Outlines the minimum tools needed by a journeyman tailor or a home tailoress and how to make them and their uses.
• Historical Stitches—Illustrates the stitches used to construct the original trowsers.
• Making Up—Describes and illustrates in detail how to make a pair of reproduction trowsers similar to the originals.
To complete an ensemble, Past Patterns suggests wearing these Winter Trowsers with Past Patterns 0006, our Men's Drawers, Past Patterns 0010, our Traditional Square Cut Shirt, Past Patterns 0011, our Fitted Shirt, Past Patterns 0018, our Single-Breasted Waistcoat and Past Patterns 0009, our Double-Breasted Paletot.
Order the pattern in one of the Three Waist Sizes: Sizes 28"-34", Sizes 36"- 42" or Sizes 44"- 52".
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The Fabric Requirements are for a man who stands 5'6" tall. Add 2"-4" for every 1" of height above 5'6".
In 45 inch wide fabric:
Waist Sizes 28"-34" use 2-7/8 Yds.
Waist Sizes 36"-52" use 3 Yds.
In 60 inch wide fabric:
Waist Sizes 28"-34" use 2 Yds.
Waist Sizes 36"-52" use 2 7/8 Yds.
Fabric Suggestions
The original trowser that we used to create this package was colored dark navy blue ground with a horizontal robin's egg blue stripe spaced 2" apart and dark sky blue vertical stripe spaced 1-1/2" and 3/4" apart. The fabric is a wool tricot. For substitute fabrics we suggest bottom weight, plain woven wool or broadcloth, in solid colors or heather, even or uneven stripe, plaid or check. Twill weaves such as basket and herringbone are also appropriate. Do not purchase worsted. It does not shrink easily. Below is a seated figure with the fabric colors highlighted. Notice that the plaid does not match on the inseam of either figure.
Regarding notions, on the original, the lining and facing fabric was a heavily glazed tightly woven dark brown cotton. The pocketing was a bottom weight tightly woven medium weight white plain weave cotton. The canvas facing was a medium weight tightly woven unbleached plain weave linen.
If using 45" wide fabric cut - use 3/8 Yds for Lining, use 1/2 Yds for Pocketing.
For the Linen canvas, use 5/8 Yds for waist sizes 28"-42" and 7/8 Yds for waist sizes 44"-52"
On the original garment, the foot straps appeared to be 1/6th thick Japanned cow hide leather. Past Patterns suggests purchasing a rectangle of leather that is at least 20"x 13" from which two foot straps can be cut.
Other requirements for this garment include One spool of 100% linen 35/2 sewing thread, four hole reproduction Japanned black metal buttons: six to eight 1/2" for the fly and pocket, seven 5/8" to 3/4" for the waistband and suspender and original wool twill tape that is an olive green, purchasing 1-2/3 Yds. 1/2" wide wool twill tape.
The patterns themselves are computer drawn and computer printed.
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Our patterns are printed on 20 lb. white paper and packaged in a reusable plastic. We always attempt to offer the most reasonable shipping rates for domestic and international orders. Multi item purchases are automatically adjusted for combined shipping.
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This item is for single, non-commerical usage. If you want to mass produce items, please contact us.
Sizing Information
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Why are both Trowsers and Trousers listed on site?
Over the last 200 years, much like the human body, our style of language has changed. For vintage patterns, we attempt to use the language of the day where possible.
Can you grade (edit) a Vintage Revival pattern for my size?
please contact us with the specific pattern number and the specifications you require. We have staff available for this for an additional fee.
What sizes do Past Patterns patterns come in?
Our patterns, with some exceptions, are manufactured in sizes 8 through 26 for women and sizes 34 through 54 for men. Most patterns are multi-sized. For a complete listing of measurements in inches see the size chart.
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Why is my pattern size different from my off the rack dress size?
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How are the patterns packaged?
We package our patterns in two forms: Bond Paper and Tissue. Except for the Tissue patterns, each is slipped into a reusable plastic sleeve. Many contain documentation in the form of Historical Notes or the printer ie., Butterick. Because the patterns are printed in house to order, they can take from three to seven days. Tissue patterns, which are printed out of house, are available to ship immediately.
What does a Corset Kit contain in addition to the Corset pattern?
In addition to the pattern, the kits contain everything you need to make the corset except the thread. The kits contain, according to their type, fabric and lining, stays, clasp or busk board, back lacing, tape for finishing the edges, trim lace, ribbon, leather, tin stock, waist tape, punch and setter, eyelets, marking pencils, cording, reed and a loop turner.
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What is the difference between a Past Patterns original pattern and a Vintage Revival pattern?
The Past Patterns originals were designed in house and based upon the research, disassembly and time of Saundra Ros Altman. These designs come from finds all over the United States reaching from San Diego, California to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. She created the initial patterns, the sizing charts and the instruction content. Many of the these patterns are multi-sized or are available in various sizes. For the most part, these designs are done taking into account the modern human body's shape, height and weight. The Vintage Revival patterns are traces or copies of an old, mass produced pattern; the first mass produced patterns came out in the 1850s. For the most part, you get exactly what came in the original package; in some cases, Saundra has appended historical notes to the instructions. The Vintage Revivals patterns, being copies of the originals, generally only come in one size and are based upon the size and shape of the human body from the era the pattern came from.
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We utilize PW Studio for our designs. Isabelle Lott, a contributor over the years to Past Patterns, is the owner of the company and will be happy to answer an software related questions you have. Her software is available for licensing.
What measurements do I need to know to order a Corset Kit?
The bust and back length. The back length is measured from the prominent bone at the base of the neck to the natural waistline.
Where can I see the appropriate clothing fabrics for the 18th and 19th centuries?
You can see 1740 through 1940 fabrics in a book titled "Textile Designs" by Susan Meller and Joost Elffers. The subtitle states, "Two Hundred Years of European and American Patterns for Printed Fabric by Motif, Style, Color, Layout and Period and 1,823 Illustration in Color." What they don't say is that 90% of the swatches pictured are life size. The ISBN is 0-8109-3853-7. A second book is Wearable Prints, 1740-1860, History, Materials, and Mechanics by Susan W. Greene. The ISBN is 978-1-60635-124-6. Great books! Order it from your local library that has interlibrary loan capability if you cannot afford the price. There are now many sources for appropriate fabric through the Internet.
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