Tabard help

[Ryanmatthew]

I'm new to this site so thanks in advance for any help. I have asked my mother in law to help me make a musketeer tabard and would like any advice on maybe patterns to use and materiel to use. As far as materiel I want it to be able to breath a little but I still want it to be a little heavy not like a cheap costume tabard thanks for your help!

[DonaCatalina]

My suggestion would be cotton velveteen for the outside layer.
http://www.distinctivefabric.com/fabric.php?id=VELVETEEN2&google=velveteen&gclid=CP3fvdGNg7ACFWrptgod434elQ

For the lining I would suggest silk dupioni
http://www.fabric.com/apparel-fashion-fabric-dupioni-silk-fabric.aspx

These fabrics will breathe considerably better than poly/rayon velvet and poly/rayon lining.

[Ryanmatthew]

Are there any good patterns to go from, or should we just play it by ear?

[isabelladangelo]

I know McCalls had a pattern a few years back if you *need* one but the overall pattern is very simple. 



Cut the big (body) trapezoid on the fold and the two smaller trapezoids (sleeves) on the edge. 

Although cotton velveteen is a good idea, cotton uncut corduroy (Joanns had some) is a bit cheaper.  You can also try wool.   You might want to also look into linen as a lining.  Just stay away from anything synthetic and you'll be okay. 

[DonaCatalina]

You might want to read this.
http://www.sirclisto.com/cavalier/costumes.html

[Cilean]

On Reconstructing History they have a Tabard under Men's Cassock and Cape 1630's
www.reconstructinghistory.com

McCalls had a pattern Brand: M5214 it might be out of print I found this on on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PATTERN-Sewing-McCalls-Boy-Musketeer-Prince-Costume-Halloween-Size-3-8-/380341498675#ht_920wt_772

Simplicity does have it 2334
http://www.simplicity.com/p-5403-mens-costumes.aspx

Here is a free helper!
http://www.the-rpf.com/f24/man-iron-mask-musketeer-tabard-need-input-97711/


I hope this helps!
Cilean

[Ryanmatthew]

Great links thanks!