This is a sewing pattern for Georgian men´s breeches of the late 18th century.
Breeches or Culottes are knee length trousers worn by men during centuries for day and evening wear.

This sewing pattern shows breeches of the late 18th century with a wide fall front, in-seam back pockets, two pockets hidden under the fall front and a watch pocket at the waistband (welt pocket). The breeches are buttoned at the knee, the knee band will be closed with a buckle. They have a wide waistband, buttoned in the front, the width of the waistband can be regulated with a cotton tape at the back. The breeches have a wide back, compared to modern trousers and are fully lined with a light to midweight linen or cotton fabric.


A seam allowance of 5/8" (1,5cm) is included.


The instruction explains the historical sewing process as accuratly as possible, but the pattern is also suitable for historical cosplay or steampunk costumes.


Please scroll down for yardage and pattern information.


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It is a multi-size pattern, you can choose between US 34-44 (EU 44-54) and US 46-56 (EU 56-66).

The pattern comes with detailed and illustrated sewing instructions in English and German.
This is a paper pattern, printed on solid, white paper (60-80g/m2).

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Recommended fabrics: fine wool fabrics, (silk) taffeta, suit fabrics
Lining: cotton fabric
Interfacing: midweight linnen fabric

Fabric required:

US 34-44 (EU 44-54):
Fashion fabric: 4.5yds. (4m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining: 1.6yds. (1,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Interfacing: 0.6yds. (0,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Wooden discs Ø 1 1/4“ (30mm): 14 pcs.
Wooden discs Ø 5/8“ (15mm): 10 pcs.

US 46-56 (EU 56-66):
Fashion fabric: 5.5yds. (5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining: 1.8yds. (1,6m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Interfacing: 0.6yds. (0,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Wooden discs Ø 1 1/4“ (30mm): 14 pcs.
Wooden discs Ø 5/8“ (15mm): 10 pcs.