"Jacobite" garb

[Woodsheal]

Woodsheal
I was wondering if the 1770's Sleeved Waistcoat offered by Jason Townsend
would work for a common mans impression
http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=833

or is the styling way off for a light scottish jacket

I'm really enjoying all the information on this thread

Lots of guys use these "1770s" versions of waistcoats for their '45 Jacobite garb, because the shorter lengths make them work well as "highland" clothes. I have one myself, in a tartan fabric. The style points that say "late century" are the shapes of the pocket flaps and the inverted V cutaway at the front.

Shortening the earlier version (and adding pocket buttons!) would be more accurate, if you want to play the purist :

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=500

Other guys also utilize these short seaman's jackets as common highland wear:

http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...products_id=29

[Ancienne Alliance]

What weight fabric did you use Robert?

I used 16oz but I'll be eventually getting tartan silk... for summer;

so there is no limit : Poly wool, PV, etc.


Best,

Robert

[Ryan Ross]

That's a wonderful fit you've achieved, Robert. Very impressive, to be sure!

[Captain_Cogle]

Personally I would not recommend Jas-Townsend and Son Clothing to any one, their stuff is simply not historically correct. They cut corners wherever possible and everything is completely machine sewn, they never use natural dyes of any kind. If you have any interest in history at all these guys are not the ones to buy clothing or shoes from. Many of their other items are just fine though. I get my period glasses and other small items from them.

Here are a few other alternative historically correct sources for early to mid 18th century clothing.

www.bethlehemtradingpost.com

www.barkertownsutlers.com

www.blueboxsutlery.com

As for bag hose buy this book.

http://www.wmboothdraper.com/store/i...roducts_id=268

It will show you how to make them correctly and with out the seam running under your foot.

[Erikm]

Agree Missy at Bakertownsutlers does a fantastic job.. I had one of her Highland Sleeved waist coats perfect fit and looked great! I would not mind having one of her Highland Jackets she now makes.

[Erikm]

One thing we have not talked about colors of clothing..
What would you say the most common color for jackets?

[Dale Seago]

Agree Missy at Bakertownsutlers does a fantastic job.. I had one of her Highland Sleeved waist coats perfect fit and looked great! I would not mind having one of her Highland Jackets she now makes.

Agree re: Barkertown. I have a Highland jacket and a waistcoat from Missy, very good workmanship.

[Harold Cannon]

Does anyone have a good source for different colored wool buffalo check fabrics? I am looking for a source so I can make myself some cadadh.

[Cynthia]

Does anyone have any recommendations for men's stockings meant to be worn with mid-18th century breeches, for calves that are 18" - 18.5" in width (13 US show size)? (edited to add: these are not Highland-specific... but a solid color).

I know of places selling stockings, but I have a bad feeling many of them won't fit my husband's legs without being stretched thin or uncomfortable. I'm a little too busy to sew him clocked stockings at the moment (later perhaps when I'm caught up).

Thanks in advance!

[Captain_Cogle]

http://www.southunionmills.com/18th-...Stockings.html

These guys can help I am certain. They are the only ones who offer correctly hand knit 18th century stockings with the seam up the back.