A commission for a 1790s event late this January at the wonderful Lungholm Estate at the southern tip of a Danish Island.
Nils was portraying a dandy younger man who did not lack in taste. Not a type of man he usually identifies with. Dandyism is a concept coined later than 1790 but you start to see the style develop already at this point. Nils needed jacket, vest and pantaloons and as I LOVE sewing mens wear from this era it was a joy to get to do more of it. All patterns were from Laughing Moon Mercantile who does great historic patterns based on extensive research. I highly recommend them - they have quite thorough sewing guides too for both historical accuracy and costumes.
Here Nils is looking broodily out on the dreary January weather.
Basic pantaloon trousers meaning they have been slimmed in the leg. Front closing incl. clap, two side pockets and grommets with lace for adjusting the back.
Luckily Nils was super happy with the result. Despite not looking his most cheerful on the picture he voiced how the costume helped him feel dapper as hell. Personally I’ve seen no man not looking amazing in this kind of clothes but I am happy he felt it too.
It looks SO INTRIGUING. and then I saw it was based in Sweden. Still intriguing, but a lot harder to crash.
The majority of LARPing in my area is a group who meets at the park, and does a lot of sword fighting. But they always look like their having gobs of fun. And they had a big turnout around the holidays. THIS, though, is on a completely different level.
I live 20mins from a historic area as well as a theme park. It’s not unusual to see someone in full period dress/costume at the 7-11, coffee shop, or Target. But it is kinda fun when friends visit and they’re like, ummm… #AreYouSeeingWhatI’mSeeing
You did an amazing job! Well, lots of amazing jobs!
I love how the clothes are true to the period and they look great on him.
You have great skills.
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There is something satisfying about sewing clothing from another period. It gives one great appreciation for the fabrics and details of the period and a sense of quality that most closing lacks today.
Fine choices of fabrics (the silk front vest is absolutely gorgeous!)…
You are quite the tailor…everything looks well made and the clever fitting adjustments like the lacing is something that should be considered today…hope to see more of your fine work!
Oh, my dear…how I aspire to be like you. I sew Pre-1840 reproduction clothing for Mountain Man Rendezvous reenactors. That my skills would ever meet yours is a dream come true. You have done a marvelous job on this costume.
I will be checking out the patterns on Laughing Moon Mercantile, as I think there may be some resources there for me.
