Double Period Project 1812 / 1912

Progress continues with the trousers. The pattern instructions are easy to follow.  However, this pattern does require a lot of hand sewing.  I really think that the last time that I attempted to make breeches similar to these trousers, I opted to machine sew where the instructions requested hand sewing.  I can see the difference. It does take a bit more time to do the hand stitching, but, the results are really worth it. I am so glad that I did the required hand stitching this time around even for these mockups.

The front portion of the trousers, as you can see are coming together nicely.  This is also one of the problem areas in the fall front trousers and breeches.  It is not easy to get that fall to behave itself and not bunch or pull.  The goal is to have a smooth flat fall front.  I have seen some costumers place extra buttons in this area to help with this issue. 

The back legs and seat of the trousers.

This is a better view of the potential problem area.  You see right at the bottom of each left and right flap where they attach to the trouser front.  The fall front will come up to cover these flaps, the place where the fall and the flaps meet can cause problems.

The backs have been attached, at center back you can see hand stitching.  The kind of "V" shape at center back will have small button holes for a short rear laces to adjust the fit of the trouser back.  This was quite common. The trouser backs were supposed to be quite full.

More hand stitching required for the interior of the waistband.

I am pretty pleased with this little bit of stitchery.