I'm in need of some explanations regarding the pattern of a surcoat. Is it just a rectangle with the necessary head hole and slits, or do the sides dish in to fit the waist, etc? Any examples/pics would be greatly appreciated. I just can't find any pics of a surcoat laid out, and heaven knows there aren't any mainstream patterns for them out there.
Thanks in advance!
Pattern Problems
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Greg
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Pattern Problems
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Peter Remling
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Re: Pattern Problems
I made several years ago and I didn't alter the waist. I did angle the shoulders a little other wise it looks like a Zoot suit. I also bought a solid red one fron some vendor and this one also had the shoulders at an angle.Greg wrote:I'm in need of some explanations regarding the pattern of a surcoat. Is it just a rectangle with the necessary head hole and slits, or do the sides dish in to fit the waist, etc? Any examples/pics would be greatly appreciated. I just can't find any pics of a surcoat laid out, and heaven knows there aren't any mainstream patterns for them out there.
Thanks in advance!
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Beornmann
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Re: Pattern Problems
The rectangle with a neck opening is more like a tabard. A surcoat is more cut and fitted.
Look at: Garb The World
or House Morningstar
SewingCentral has a nice selection and good reviews.
I have PP101 Period Patterns 101: Medieval Military Clothing, PP102 Period Patterns 102: More Medieval Military Clothing, and PP16 Tunics, c. 650 - 1350 A.D., plus several packs of Simplicity Costume patterns. You can get good deals when they are on special. Check out your local JoAnn's or other fabric or craft store.
Look at: Garb The World
or House Morningstar
SewingCentral has a nice selection and good reviews.
I have PP101 Period Patterns 101: Medieval Military Clothing, PP102 Period Patterns 102: More Medieval Military Clothing, and PP16 Tunics, c. 650 - 1350 A.D., plus several packs of Simplicity Costume patterns. You can get good deals when they are on special. Check out your local JoAnn's or other fabric or craft store.
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Greg
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Thanks for the tips, guys! I'll keep my eyes open for discount patterns, but odds are I'll wind up making my own.
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Re: Pattern Problems
I have found that sometimes making your own patterns are the best. I like to use parchment paper, the kind you find in the baking section at the supermarket. I know people who use brown paper bags as well. Let us know what you come up with, and of course, take pictures 
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Greg
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Oh believe me, there will be pics. When the surcoat is complete, my kit is complete. Wham-bam, photo time.
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Complete? NONSENSE!!! You'll think of something else that you MUST have for the kit. 
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Greg
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Re: Pattern Problems
Alright, let's try this again.
"Version 1.0 will be complete."
"Version 1.0 will be complete."
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