Breek pattern?

**Caprimulgus** · 27th December 10, 08:21 AM

I am a sock knitter. I knit by hand and by antique circular sock machines from around 1910-1920. And yes, I am proud and a bit of a show off when it comes to my socks.

I have been looking for a breek sewing pattern for some time. The kind that goes with a shooting suit. But, I seem to only find historic patterns from around the 15:th & 16:th centuries. Not the "modern" kind.

Could any one point me in the right direction to a sewing pattern similar to these?

**Jock Scot** · 27th December 10, 11:22 AM

The wool hose used for kilts are pretty much inter-changeable. Plain tops for the buckle and strap fittings on the breeks( plus 2's, plus 4's) as they fit over the tops of the hose and if you wish patterned tops for breeks with the elasticated breek fitting where the hose top go over the elastic. For ideas have a look at "John Norris" or "William Powell" or "thealmostunwearoutablesockcompany" websites or just look at the better wool kilt hose patterns.

**Caprimulgus** · 27th December 10, 01:39 PM

That is sertainly all very well and helpful, if I was asking for knitting patterns. But, I'm looking for a breek sewing pattern

**OftKilted** · 27th December 10, 02:09 PM

The item of clothing is a form of knee breeches.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki?search=Breeches

I might suggest searching for knickerbocker patterns. Or plus-two or plus-four pants patterns.

That might give a better starting point for your research, hope it helps! (welcome to X Marks btw!) perhaps try golf pants?

-OftKilted

**Jock Scot** · 27th December 10, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by Caprimulgus

That is sertainly all very well and helpful, if I was asking for knitting patterns. But, I'm looking for a breek sewing pattern

Oooops, I am so sorry I misunderstood!

I am no tailor, but there are many different styles of "breeks" some "cut" very tight like the pair in your picture to the "plus 4" type that are extremely baggy in comparison but allow considerably more freedom of movement. I don't know if tailors discuss their trade secrets but try "Haggarts of Aberfeldy" and they MIGHT discuss the patterns with you.

**Caprimulgus** · 27th December 10, 02:43 PM

Thats ok

I'm sure I'll find a pattern, eventually.....

**OftKilted** · 28th December 10, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by Caprimulgus

Thats ok

I'm sure I'll find a pattern, eventually.....

Found an 1890's reference for making made to measure breeches:

http://www.costumes.org/history/vict...ges/03_081.htm

Perhaps a variation on those might be more suited to your needs?

If you are looking for a 'pre-crafted' pattern:

Evadress has a pattern for Men's Golfing Knickers from the 1920's:

http://www.evadress.com/3906.html

And a reference for Boy's Knickers here:

http://www.evadress.com/1141.html

Best wishes!

**Caprimulgus** · 28th December 10, 02:55 PM

The 1890's referens is just great! All those examples for knee bands and other details. I have pamflets like that on hosiary that I've used for knitting socks on my machines.

And I WILL order the golfing knickers, no matter what! They look like an interesting project. Thank you!

**Paul Henry** · 30th December 10, 04:35 AM

A little perahps, but another version from my early 1900's tailors manual

**Caprimulgus** · 30th December 10, 07:36 AM

Thank you paulhenry, most useful. Fun this. I havn't been sewing for years. But yesterday I went to Linköping with a mission. To look for fabrics. Didn't find what I was looking for. But I found a whole loot of other fabrics and finally got a reason to ask about fixing my old tailors steam iron.