In looking at my calendar I realized I only have a short time before a 16th Century themed event that I'm going to be working. Its traditionally cooler out (as it is the first week of October in Northern IL), and my current pants are made for WI summers. A friend made up a pair of red wool roundhose this summer and they looked awesome. So having a need for warmer pants and the want to make a pair of round hose, the task begins in earnest.
This is another one of those projects I started a while ago and never did anything with. So for the last, let's say 2 years, I've owned the wool and linen I've been wanting to make into a pair of pants. For the last 4 months, the pieces have been cut out. I used Reconstructing History's pattern RH109 1620 Trunkhose, for the base of the pattern and then shortened them up. Why didn't I use RH's 16th Century Trunkhose pattern you ask? Well, I already had this pattern, and I'm lazy.
After talking with Dan (the guy who made the roundhose I am envious of) I adjusted the lining length and started pleating last night. Compressing a full 5 feet of wool (per leg) into a 20 inch leg cuff. These should be some rather full pants.
Pictures to follow once I figure out where my media card reader is.
Go Chris go! Go Chris go!
ReplyDeleteThe goal is to have all the showing seams/stitching be done by hand. We'll see how well that goes, as I am not a very good hand sewer.
ReplyDeleteAfter making my own pants this year I truly have so much more respect for you, as well as dan and ANYONE who makes ANY of their costume pieces. From Trunkhose to chemise to bodices and everything else. This is not easy! Best of luck.
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