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« on: April 23, 2011, 10:19:34 AM » |
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Many years ago there was a claim circulating in the electronic reenacting world that one of the most renowned sack coat makers (I don't remember which one) had based his repro on a modern pajama top pattern. I thought it would be fun to apply the principle in reverse. Being tall and skinny I have trouble getting off-the-rack pajamas that are long enough. So, here is probably the world's first pajama top based on an 1860's military sack coat pattern (drafted using DeVere's of course). (Pajama coat on left, wool version on right).  I will confess to serging the seams and felling them by machine to save time, and even descended to machine-made buttonholes, but the cut is identical. I even did a kidney-shaped pocket!  The trousers are based on a modern pattern as I didn't think DeVere's would be as comfortable to sleep in, and yes I even descended to an elastic waistband...  Now I need one of those little orange plastic caps for my musket... Enjoy, Jim Ruley |
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« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2011, 11:38:50 AM » |
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I just love this Jim. Do you know how many times I've thought about taking my wrapper pattern and making it up with modern fabric for something cozy around the house?
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« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2011, 12:47:07 PM » |
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This is great!
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« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2011, 05:25:02 PM » |
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Hey, I made my little boys pajama uniforms, granted they were infantry trooper style.....it was the John Ford fort phase (those westerns with soldiers in western forts &c) I made them at Halloween so that they could trick or treat, and sleep!  |
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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2011, 11:29:28 AM » |
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Anna, I'm right there with you1 i have some wool that would be incorrect for CW wear, but modern, hmmmm, a nice warm wrapper! Yes!!!
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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2011, 11:40:12 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2011, 02:46:24 PM » |
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What a great idea. I hate to make mock ups , but this would be a good way to get practice for fitting the pieces together and be utilitarian. Stephanie
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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2011, 06:53:13 PM » |
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Of course one doesn't have to be limited to "regulation" color schemes. This set is in honor of the 1st (and probably last) John Deere Motorized Lawn Tractor Volunteer Cavalry...  What can I say, the fabric was on sale... |
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« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2011, 07:02:21 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2011, 08:33:24 AM » |
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HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Mr. Ruley, I dare you to wear the John Deere PJ's in camp some day. After public hours, of course. LOL, B. |
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« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2011, 09:34:03 AM » |
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My goodness, now that image gave me a smile this morning. So stylish, has a sense of humor, and he reads history...that man is hot hot hot! <teasing you some Mr. Ruley> |
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« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2011, 10:03:11 AM » |
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My goodness, now that image gave me a smile this morning. So stylish, has a sense of humor, and he reads history...that man is hot hot hot! <teasing you some Mr. Ruley> I was thinking the same thing!!! Sigh... Where's MY Jim Ruley? LOL, B. |
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« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2011, 11:16:40 AM » |
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Mr. Jim Ruley, You have taken one of my fantasies and made it come to life. If it's not going to be 100% authentic, it ought to go so far the other direction it's obviously a parody. Like a ball gown in camouflage denim or flannel john deer cavalry pajamas. Or an 1858 pattern embroidered with a Jeep...
I am thoroughly goaded on.
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« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2011, 11:58:45 AM » |
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Love the yellow trousers! Those and the hat are quite the fashion statement.
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« Reply #14 on: April 26, 2011, 04:24:26 PM » |
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Mr. Jim Ruley, You have taken one of my fantasies and made it come to life. If it's not going to be 100% authentic, it ought to go so far the other direction it's obviously a parody. Like a ball gown in camouflage denim or flannel john deer cavalry pajamas. Or an 1858 pattern embroidered with a Jeep...
I am thoroughly goaded on.
Just for a little more inspiration: I know a costumer named Trystan with a real sense of humor, and her Japonesque 1880s dress, made out of a sushi-print cotton, is not to be missed! (There's also her Vampire's Day at the Beach bathing dress made with skull-and-crossbones print fabric...) |
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« Reply #15 on: April 26, 2011, 09:37:32 PM » |
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Oh I am in love... wonderful stuff!
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« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2011, 09:28:21 AM » |
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You never cease to surprise me, Jim!
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