Authentic patterns

[zoidy13]

Need a source for authentic patterns for a Confederate frock, and Columbus Depot Jacket. Wife is a fabulous seamstress but is frustrated with the "generic" patterns available through the mainstream sutlers. Good sources are available for authentic materials, but the patterns seem to be a different animal.

RYOS
Rick Norton
8th Florida Company B
rnorton7@tampabay.rr.com

[markmason]

This should help you out. County Cloth (http://www.crchilds.com)

[zoidy13]

This should help you out. County Cloth (http://www.crchilds.com)
Mark..thanks much for the info and response..

[JimConley]

Pard,
Mark is absolutely right! County Cloth! Childs is the best. Every other authentic vendor keeps their patterns, unfortunately. Good luck with the frock though. Frock coat patterns, good ones, seem to be a gem and are hard to get a hold of. You can't even purchase a frock kit from County Cloth anymore. Your best bet is to break down and buy a frock from someone, or make your own pattern :tounge_sm . I do know a great source for an affordable CS frock though, if you'd be ineterested. You have to buy the fabric, about $150 worth, and pay my man $200 for his labor. I had mine back in 3 weeks and could not be any more pleased! Also, CJ Daley is offering CS frocks for $300 this month! They look pretty darn good to me and Chris does great work as well.

[tenfed1861]

You could also go with Lynn Bull.He's the guy who inspired Daley to get into the vendor buinssnes(sic).He's recommended on the Burkittsville site.His number is on there.He'll make any style you want for $225.
Cullen Smith

[OgreMester]

I would also check out Family Heirloom Weavers out of Gettysburg, PA; his fabric is amazing, not to mention Pat Klein the guy who owns the company is a really nice guy and very helpful, and the fabric is also cheaper than County Cloth. Good Luck on the hunt.

Joseph Mester
19th Georgia

[Yellowhammer]

Joseph,

Family Heirloom Weavers don't make patterns.

But since we are on the subject of cloth, I would argue that many, but not all, of County Cloth's goods are better the Family Heirloom Weavers.

I have never had a problem working with or wearing County Cloth's goods but I can't say the same for Family Heirloom Weavers. Yes, County Cloth is more expensive. But in many cases, you get what you pay for.

Cullen,

I don't think Lynn Bull has made anything for years. Also, I checked the Burkittsville website and could find no reference to them. Can you post a link?

[John of the Skulkers Mess]

When did County Cloth start weaving their own fabric? I know its been a while.



John Pillers

[Michael Semann]

John,
I think that Charlie first started weaving when he began experimenting with Jean cloth back in the early 80's or so. Wow, it's been a long while, hasn't it. I agree that Mr. Childs' patterns/materials/kits/finished garments are some of the very best, and he was one of the first vendors to spearhead the authentic movement with the quality, cut, and accuracy of his reproduction. I never hesitate to recommend him and his offerings.