After returning from the Easter break we were thrown immediately into the construction of our second garment. Each member of the class had been assigned to make either a pair of 18th century fall front breeches or waistcoat. I'd been assigned to make the breeches.
When I'd found out I was making the breeches I was a little worried. They looked quite intimidating from first glance due to all the components they comprised of such as; two different working pockets, front flap openings, all fully lined etc. It would definitely be a challenge to make compared to the shirt and any of the other previous garments I'd made so far this year. But a challenge isn't something I normally shy away from so I saw this selection as something positive.
This is the sample garment...
Once I'd learnt which garment I'd been making I was then allocated my measurements, given my pattern and given the fabric I'd be working on. The fabrics I'd be using was brown cashmere wool with a black cotton used to back everything. These sorts of fabrics were very luxurious compared to some of the others being used. So it would seem that these breeches along with the matching waistcoat, being made by Bethany, would be used to portray a more upper class, wealthy character in future productions/ uses.
Once all the basic information had been provided the next task was to cut out the lining and top fabric. I managed to cut out the lining fabrics quite quickly and efficiently working as a team with the other girls using the same lining fabric/ pattern. However I couldn't then cut my top fabric out due to Bethany's absence. I'd learnt previously in costume 'wastage' is a huge issue with fabric, especially as you're usually working on a tight budget. This time was no exception. We'd already been informed but the supervisor, Amy, that there was only enough fabric to cut out the pieces tightly squished together. Due to this I'd have to be very economically efficient when cutting and wait for Bethany's return. Once this happens I'd then be able to press on with the next stages of the breeches construction...
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