Pattern-drafting & Fitting

A historically accurate pattern for the coat itself was drafted using Elizabeth Friendship's 'Pattern Cutting for Men's Costume' and a toile constructed for a first fitting. The toile and pattern were adjusted after the first fitting and re-fitted, and a custom 18th Century embroidery pattern was developed for the character in conjunction with the client's specifications with regard to the heraldic emblems and with the aide of Gail Marsh's '18th Century Embroidery Techniques'.