We released our Ladies' Riding Breeches and Jodhpurs pattern in 2011 and it has become one of our best selling patterns. Popular among World War II reenactors as well as vintage lovers and equestriennes, shapely jodhpurs and riding breeches have a universal appeal.
I finally took the time to have a pair made up for myself. The fit is so becoming.
Now we're proud to present our new Knickerbockers patterns. First there's Ladies' Knickerbockers for all kinds of casual and sporting pursuits, from bicycling to hiking to hanging out with your friends.
I had my tailor make me up a pair of these too, in heavy natural linen.
Our special Cycling Knickerbockers have added features especially designed for riding a bike. The narrow kneeband is super-comfortable. And the center back gore with lacing allows you to adjust your waist to prevent gaping and discomfort when you're bent over the handlebars.
For the most comfortable wear under your knickerbockers, try our Under Knickers pattern. Especially engineered to wear under these turn-of-the-century short women's pants.
]]>That's it!
Time totals: Caftan:Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion 4: The Cut and Construction of linen shirts, etc. 2008: Macmillan, London.
Scarce, Jennifer. Women's Costume of the Near and Middle East. Unwin Hyman, London, 1987. Sevgi Gurtuna. Osmanli Kadan Giyisi. Kültür Bakanligi , Ankara, 1999.Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion 4: The Cut and Construction of linen shirts, etc. 2008: Macmillan, London.
Scarce, Jennifer. Women's Costume of the Near and Middle East. Unwin Hyman, London, 1987. Sevgi Gurtuna. Osmanli Kadan Giyisi. Kültür Bakanligi , Ankara, 1999.Learn how to do this on our YouTube channel (please subscribe while you're at it):
I attached the facing to the outer edges of the anteri using my favourite stitch, the prick stitch. This stitch looks like a back stitch on the outside and a couching stitch on the inside, which means you get two stitches in the time it usually takes to make one. But it has the added benefit of producing a very stiff edge, which is very desirable on the front edges of your garment.[caption id="attachment_19313" align="alignright" width="300"] prick stitch inside[/caption] | [caption id="attachment_19314" align="alignright" width="300"] prick stitch outside[/caption] |
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the unmitred corner | fold the side piece down, keeping it straight |
holding the side piece straight, fold the bottom piece up to form a diagonal fold |
Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion 4: The Cut and Construction of linen shirts, etc. 2008: Macmillan, London.
Scarce, Jennifer. Women's Costume of the Near and Middle East. Unwin Hyman, London, 1987. Sevgi Gurtuna. Osmanli Kadan Giyisi. Kültür Bakanligi , Ankara, 1999.the layers of the caftan basted in vertical lines | close-up of the basting |
sewing the caftan to the frame close arm | sewn to the frame |
ready to quilt | the caftan on the quilting frame |
multiple lines quilted | help from a friend |
Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion 4: The Cut and Construction of linen shirts, etc. 2008: Macmillan, London.
Scarce, Jennifer. Women's Costume of the Near and Middle East. Unwin Hyman, London, 1987. Sevgi Gurtuna. Osmanli Kadan Giyisi. Kültür Bakanligi , Ankara, 1999.[caption id="attachment_19269" align="alignleft" width="189"] my brocade[/caption] | [caption id="attachment_19271" align="alignleft" width="255"] another quilted caftan in the Topkapi Museum[/caption] |
[caption id="attachment_19292" align="aligncenter" width="225"] the pattern marked on the padding[/caption] | [caption id="attachment_19293" align="aligncenter" width="300"] piecing is easy[/caption] | [caption id="attachment_19294" align="aligncenter" width="300"] whipstitch the edges[/caption] | [caption id="attachment_19295" align="aligncenter" width="300"] press hard with lots of steam[/caption] | [caption id="attachment_19296" align="aligncenter" width="300"] nearly invisible[/caption] |
[caption id="attachment_19305" align="aligncenter" width="300"] backstitch in yellow silk thread[/caption] | [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300"] folding the facing into the corner[/caption] | [caption id="attachment_19307" align="aligncenter" width="300"] mitring the corners[/caption] |
Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion 4: The Cut and Construction of linen shirts, etc. 2008: Macmillan, London.
Scarce, Jennifer. Women's Costume of the Near and Middle East. Unwin Hyman, London, 1987. Sevgi Gurtuna. Osmanli Kadan Giyisi. Kültür Bakanligi , Ankara, 1999.20s bust | 20s hip | now bust | now hip |
32 | 35 | 32 | 34 |
34 | 37 | 34 | 36 |
36 | 39 | 36 | 38 |
38 | 41 | 38 | 40 |
40 | 43.5 | 40 | 42 |
42 | 46 | 42 | 44 |
44 | 48.5 | 44 | 46 |
46 | 51 | 46 | 48 |
48 | 53.5 | 48 | 50 |
50 | 56 | N/A | N/A |