This is a DIGITAL sewing pattern for a men's Tailcoat worn from 1800- 1820.

This sewing pattern shows a double-breasted Tailcoat of the early 19th. The body has three seams only, a center back seam, two back side seams, moved wide into the back, and no waist seam. Front and back tails are sewn together along the back side seam, pleated into a backward opening fold. The pocket opening is hidden inside these folds. The back opens into a vent beneath the waist.
The double-breasted front ends are about 1” (2,5cm) above the natural waistline, showing the waistcoat underneath. Chest padding supports the front, no shoulder pads are installed. The sleeves are quite long, reaching the basal thumb joint, and finishing with a cuff. All the extra width at the sleeve head is gathered at the front. The collar features the typical m-notch.
The sewing techniques described in the instructions will follow the construction methods seen on extant garments as much as possible. The body is lined with polished cotton fabric. The front facings are extended to meet at the center back. The edges of non-fraying wool fabrics like felted wools will be left raw.

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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): 45 pages A4/US letter or 21/2 A0
Size US 46-56 (EU 56-66): 51 pages A4/US letter or 3 A0

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Recommended fabrics:
Fashion fabric: felted wool, broadcloth, heavy suit fabrics
Lining: light- to midweight (polished) cotton or linnen fabric
Sleeve lining: slippery lining fabric (silk, viscose or poly)
Interfacing: tailors hair canvas
Padding: wool, cotton or polyester wadding

Yardage:
Size US 34-44 (EU44-54):
Fashion fabric: 3.5yds. (3.2m) with a width of 53“ (135cm)
Bodice lining: 1yds. (1m) with a width of 53“ (135cm)
Sleeve lining: 1yds. (1m) with a width of 53“ (135cm)
Hair canvas: 1.7yds. (1.5m) with a width of 36“ (90cm)
Padding: 0.6yds. (0.5m) with a width of 53“ (135cm)
Wooden discs or Buttons Ø 3/3“ (20mm): 10-12 pcs.
Wooden discs or Buttons Ø 5/8“ (15mm): 2 pcs.
Cotton tape 3/8“ (1cm) wide: 3yds. (3m)

Size US 46-56 (EU56-66):
Fashion fabric: 4.6yds. (4.2m) with a width of 53“ (135cm)
Bodice lining: 1yds. (1m) with a width of 53“ (135cm)
Sleeve lining: 1.1yds. (1m) with a width of 53“ (135cm)
Hair canvas: 2.1yds. (1.9m) with a width of 36“ (90cm)
Padding: 0.7yds. (0.6m) with a width of 53“ (135cm)
Wooden discs or Buttons Ø 3/3“ (20mm): 10-12 pcs.
Wooden discs or Buttons Ø 5/8“ (15mm): 2 pcs.
Cotton tape 3/8“ (1cm) wide: 4yds. (4m)