This is a DIGITAL sewing pattern for men´s fall front breeches worn around 1800.

This sewing pattern shows breeches of the late 18th and early 19th century with a fall front, side pockets, and a coin pocket at the waistband (welt pocket). The breeches are buttoned at the knee, the narrow knee band is closed with ribbons. They have a wide waistband, buttoned in the front underneath the fall, the width of the waistband can be regulated with a cotton tape at the back. Compared to modern trousers, the breeches have a wide back and diverging legs to get the width needed while sitting on horseback. They are cut with one seam only along the outside leg, optionally the second leg seam can be added easily.

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This is a DIGITAL pattern (PDF), you can download both size ranges and languages after payment has been confirmed.
The pattern comes with detailed and illustrated sewing instructions in English and German. It is a multi-size sewing pattern, you can choose between Sizes US 34-44 (EU 44-54) and Sizes US 46-56 (EU 56-66).
A seam allowance of 5/8" (1,5cm) is included in my patterns.
The pattern is ready to be printed out on DIN A4 or US Letter. Format DIN A0 to be printed at a plotter / copy-shop comes with a second email at no additional costs.

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The sewing pattern itself consists of:
Size US 34-44 (EU 44-54): 24 pages A4/US letter or 1 1/2 A0
Size US 46-56 (EU 56-66): 30 pages A4/US letter or 2 A0

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Recommended fabrics:
Fashion fabric:
- worsted or felted wool fabrics
- heavy cotton or wool suiting fabrics
Lining: (polished) cotton or linnen fabric

Yardage:
Size US 34-56 (EU44-66):
Fashion fabric: 2yds. (1.9m) with a width of 53“ (135cm)
Lining: 1yd. (0.9m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Wooden discs or Buttons Ø 1/2“ (12mm): 12-14pcs
Wooden discs or Buttons Ø 5/8“ (15mm): 10 pcs.
Cotton tape 3/8“ (1cm) wide: 2yds. (2m)
Cotton tape 1/4“ (0.5 cm) wide: 1yd. (1m)