Great Coat

wt_jimbos · #1 05-14-2005, 04:40 AM

I have a friend that has a union great coat pattern and another friend that is a tailor. What material should I use to make my great coat, should I get the kersy material that my trousers are made of or should I get a material like what my sack coat is made of except in the light blue?

johan_steele · #2 05-14-2005, 08:57 AM

I'm not certain of my accuracy here, I'm going w/ what I have purchased. My great coat is the same material as my trousers. 22 oz wool w/ a heavy white liner. I belive Period Impression patterns have historical notes. It might be worth asking CJ Daley http://www.cjdaley.com/overcoats.htm as he offers a Great Coat that is reknown for its accuracy. It had best be for the price.

Good Luck

cpl_lewis · #3 07-02-2005, 06:56 PM

i agree w/ ^ , mine is made of the same material as my trousers.....

Chase_P · #4 07-09-2005, 12:26 AM

Jimbos,

The fabric used in your great coat should be sky blue Kersey. If you have an accurate reproduction pattern and want good fabric, Charlie Childs is a great person to go to. His website is http://www.crchilds.com/id41.htm

I would echo the sentiments on Mr. Daley’s great coats, they are a great deal, and very accurate, but you may have to be prepared to wait a little while to get one.

Your most humble servant,

Chase Pinkham