Plain-Cut Summer Trousers

Classic Plain-Cut Summer Trousers of the Mid-19th Century

    In the Construction Notes Past Patterns introduces you to 19th century measuring, let-out seams, middle-line and the location of the 19th century man's natural waistline. In the Marking and Making-Up section Past Patterns discusses tailor's supplies and thread marks. In the Hand Stitches Past Patterns illustrates the stitches used to sew the original trousers, make buttonholes and sew buttons with a neck.

The pattern #014 is a multi-sized regular in waist 28-42. In 45" wide fabric, waist sizes 28-34 require 2-3/4 Yds.; waist sizes 36-42 require 2-7/8 Yds.

The pattern #015 is a multi-sized regular in waist 44-52. In 45" wide fabric, waist sizes 44-50 require 3-1/8 Yds.; waist size 52 require 3-1/4 Yds.