Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern (Physical Pattern – Sizes 28″-42″ & 44″-52″) | Past Patterns 0006
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Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern (Pattern 0006) – Digital Download. This historically accurate sewing pattern includes a fly front, yoke, and adjustable waistband. Available in 36-inch wide, A0, A4, and 8.5″x11″ printable formats for home or professional printing. Instant download – start sewing today!
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Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern (Physical Pattern – Sizes 28″-42″ & 44″-52″) | Past Patterns 0006
$14.00
Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern (Pattern 0006) – Digital Download. This historically accurate sewing pattern includes a fly front, yoke, and adjustable waistband. Available in 36-inch wide, A0, A4, and 8.5″x11″ printable formats for home or professional printing. Instant download – start sewing today!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Create a historically accurate pair of mid-19th century men’s drawers with this printed sewing pattern, available in two size ranges! Worn by men across all social classes in the 1840s-1860s, these knee-length drawers provided comfort, warmth, and modesty under trousers.
This Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern includes full-size pattern pieces and step-by-step instructions to construct an authentic undergarment using historical sewing techniques.
✔️ Printed Pattern – No Download Required
✔️ Two Size Options Available:
- Standard Fit: Waist 28"-42"
- Big & Tall Fit: Waist 44"-52"
✔️ Based on Original 19th-Century Sources
✔️ Ships Directly to You – No Printing Needed
Features of the Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern (Physical Version)
- 🏗️ Authentic 1840s-1860s Design – Ideal for historical reenactments, living history, and period costuming.
- 📏 Includes Two Size Ranges:
- Pattern 0006 (Standard Fit): Waist 28"-42"
- Pattern 0006B (Big & Tall Fit): Waist 44"-52"
- 📜 Printed Paper Pattern – No need for digital downloads or at-home printing.
- 🏗️ Historically Accurate Construction – This Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern features a fly front, yoke back, seat backing, and adjustable waistband.
- 🎭 Perfect for Civil War Reenactors, Theatrical Costumers & Museums.
- 📦 Ships from the USA – Order Your Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern Today!
How to Sew the Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern
By the mid-19th century, men’s drawers had become a common undergarment, providing warmth, modesty, and comfort beneath trousers. These loose-fitting, knee-length garments were typically made from linen, cotton, or lightweight wool and featured a buttoned fly, yoke back, and adjustable waistband for a customizable fit.
Whether worn by farmers, soldiers, or upper-class gentlemen, this style remained consistent across 1840s-1860s men’s fashion. This historically accurate Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern ensures that your reproduction aligns with period-correct sewing techniques and garment structure.
🔗 Want to learn more about 19th-century undergarments? Check out The History of Underclothes by C. Willett and Phillis Cunnington, a well-respected resource on period-accurate clothing.
Fabric Choices for the Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern
For an authentic 19th-century reproduction, use:
✔️ Cotton muslin – Common for period undergarments.
✔️ Linen – A breathable, durable, historically accurate option.
✔️ Lightweight wool – Suitable for winter wear and historical layering.
✔️ Period-accurate woven fabrics – Avoid modern synthetic blends.
Colors: White, natural beige, and off-white were typical for 19th-century men’s drawers.
Sewing Skill Level: Intermediate
🧵 This pattern is best suited for sewists with experience in:
✔️ Buttonholes, pleating, and topstitching
✔️ Garment construction and historical sewing techniques
✔️ Working with structured, adjustable garments
What’s Included in the Physical Pattern Package?
📦 Shipped Paper Pattern – No need for printing!
📜 Step-by-Step Instructions – Learn how to construct authentic 19th-century drawers.
📌 Fabric Layout & Marking Guides – Helps ensure accurate construction.
📏 Full-Size Pattern Pieces – Includes both waist sizes 28"-42" and 44"-52".
Other Versions of This Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern
🔗 Need the digital download instead? Get the instant-download version here
Why Choose This Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern?
✔️ Authentic 19th-Century Construction – Based on historical sources from the 1840s-1860s.
✔️ No Printing Required – Full-size pattern shipped to you.
✔️ Perfect for Reenactments, Theatrical Productions, and Living History Museums.
✔️ Customizable Fit – Features an adjustable waistband and fly front.
Perfect For:
✔️ Civil War & 19th-Century Reenactments
✔️ Living History & Museums
✔️ Theater & Film Costuming
✔️ Historical Sewing Enthusiasts
Order Your Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern Today – Ships Directly to You!
With this Mid-19th Century Men’s Drawers Sewing Pattern (Physical Version), you’ll have everything you need to create an authentic pair of 19th-century drawers. No downloads, no printing—just pure historical sewing!
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Additional information
| Weight | 8 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 2 in |
| Waist |
This item is for single, non-commerical usage. If you want to mass produce items, please contact us.
Sizing Information
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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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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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