Pattern for a Doublet from 1580’s to 1640’s

Once the fashion for peascod doublets had finished in the late 1500’s, a basic doublet changed only in minor styling terms between the late 16th and mid-17th century. The two photos here are from the same basic pattern, adjusted to the time period. All doublets should be tightly fitting so even the made-to-measure pattern needs to be adjusted to be comfortable and close fitting on the final wearer.

This pattern includes instructions for creating a stiffened collar, tailored shoulders and getting the correct fit by using a toile or mock up. It includes a lacing strip at the waist for use in holding up breeches. If you want to make the doublet in an authentic style, I suggest investing in Matthew Gnagy’s book “Modern Maker 1” which described the full process of making a doublet of this type.

This pattern uses a lot of different sewing skills and is based on using hand sewing for some elements, though more of it can be hand sewn if wished.

Sewing skill required - Good

Price

£35 plus printing, postage and packing

Please allow 3 to 4 weeks from the date of confirming your measurements and time period for the pattern to arrive as they are all adjusted to your specific time period and measurements so we have none “in stock”.

Pattern for a Simple Soldier’s Coat

This loose fitting soldier’s coat from the English Civil War period is from a pattern in Julian Tilbury & Stuart Reid’s booklet “Clothing of the English Civil War Armies”. It has many buttons down the front, large tabs and fold back sleeves. It does not have any lacing strips inside for holding up breeches, as these would be on the doublet worn underneath.

The instructions with this pattern allow for full machine construction, full hand construction or for a version that looks hand stitched from the outside.

Sewing skill required - minimal

Price

£20 plus printing, postage and packing

Please allow 2 to 3 weeks from the date of confirming your measurements and time period for the pattern to arrive as they are all adjusted to your specific measurements so we have none “in stock”.