Just getting into this great adventure. I am shooting for as accurate HC that I can get without breaking the bank. I have already to do my own clothing, and eventually leathers. What I need to know is where I can find good patterns for the Fur Period, especiall in lets ay a bit bigger than small size. I am going for the middle late 30's something that has had a rough life, still working for the AFC, not caring much about what others in civilized life are doing. Kinda a bit like me now ;D
Thanks for any help. Once I get some stuff going I will post up here.
There are several good patterns here on the site and in several books on the subject that you should be able to get from your local library at no charge (unless you keep them too long!)
Check out the articles that this has on file, which will tell you about when certain styles came into being and then fell by the wayside; http://www.northwestjournal.ca/
Also some other places to find patterns that may fit your chosen time period and region of the country;
http://www.pastpatterns.com/
http://www.patternsoftime.com/products.asp?cat=19&pg=5
http://www.westernersoutfitter.com/Folkwear/folkwear_men.htm
http://www.westernersoutfitter.com/Wingeo/Wingeo%20Page%203.htm
More info; http://www.connerprairie.org/learn-and-do/indiana-history/america-1800-1860/clothing-of-the-1830s.aspx