This men’s pattern looked good from a historical point (pretty close for a modern costume pattern) and I chose it for an 1893 frock coat. The only thing I modified was the fullness of the lower half of the coat. This is a great pattern, however it is difficult and time consuming to assemble and I would not suggest it for the novice. I’ve been sewing for 20+ years and I spent far too much time trying to interpret the miserable directions. In at least one place the pattern is wrong. The breast coat pocket is marked wrong and will not go together as shown. In several other places the directions are either lacking completeness (ironing seams, trimming, folding, and basting steps all left out) or there is no illustration to clarify a complicated step.
Dawn Duperault –
This men’s pattern looked good from a historical point (pretty close for a modern costume pattern) and I chose it for an 1893 frock coat. The only thing I modified was the fullness of the lower half of the coat. This is a great pattern, however it is difficult and time consuming to assemble and I would not suggest it for the novice. I’ve been sewing for 20+ years and I spent far too much time trying to interpret the miserable directions. In at least one place the pattern is wrong. The breast coat pocket is marked wrong and will not go together as shown. In several other places the directions are either lacking completeness (ironing seams, trimming, folding, and basting steps all left out) or there is no illustration to clarify a complicated step.