Making bag hose

[Brasilikilt]

Hello all


I'm still putting together a set of decent kit for Jacobite reenactments which requires quite a bit of "do it myself-ing"

One of my projects is to make a pair of hose out of some woolen "tartan" fabric.
One thing I know is that the hose of the 1740's were not elastic, and that the folks in those days often cut the fabric so the tartan would be diagonal which I have read was to provide a little bit of stretch.

Since I am likely going to attend an outdoor event in February, I was thinking of wearing my tall wool hiking socks underneath my hose for warmth.

I figured I would post on here to see if anyone has made the traditional bag hose, and would have some tips or suggestions to offer.

Thanks

Iain

[Caradoc]

I figured I would post on here to see if anyone has made the traditional bag hose, and would have some tips or suggestions to offer.

I've made two pairs of moggans, but no footed bag hose.

Here's the basics:

Take a piece of cloth that reaches corner to corner from the bottom edge of your kneecap to your toes.

Wrap it around your shin, seam it up the back with a flat-fold seam, leaving the sole of your foot uncovered.

Cut off the scraps, leaving a tube shaped to your leg.

You could probably just cut the outline of your foot and stitch the edges to make a bottom. I know I've seen at least one pair of moggans modified with a leather sole and some hobnails for traction.

[Joe Gondek]

There an article in either Muzzle loader Mag. or On the Trail a little while ago
on making 18th century hose for knee pants it had food instructions and illistrations.
If You'd like I'll dig out my copy, photo copy it and send it to you

[Dreadbelly]

I wonder if I could weave together some bag hose. Slip them over regular socks like leg warmers. Have a thick top over the calf. Could tuck them down in to your boot. Call them Mock Socks.

[Joe Gondek]

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I'm still putting together a set of decent kit for Jacobite reenactments which requires quite a bit of "do it myself-ing"
/QUOTE]

Are there a lot of Jacobite reenactments in your area? I'd like to Attend one .
Do you belong to a group?

[Brasilikilt]

Hey Joe, PM sent.

About the bag hose, let me see if I have my terminology correct.
What I'm talking about making are knee-high socks made from woolen "tartan" cloth
Am I correct in calling them "hose", or does that refer to the footless socks I see sometimes???

You guys have certainly given me some good ideas to start with!
When I start sewing them, I'll likely have some more questions, but that's later.

take care

iain

[Brasilikilt]

Hey Brian

I was hoping you would chime in!
Last night I was working with some paper patterns trying to see how it works before cutting the cloth. The website was an immense help......thank you!
I really do like the footless version as it makes TOTAL sense here in Oregon where we are subjected to wet and muddy ground for much of the year.
They also look easier to construct!