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!
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.
Are there any good patterns to go from, or should we just play it by ear?
I know McCalls had a pattern a few years back if you *need* one but the overall pattern is very simple.
(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv243/DaSalvador/Musketeer/pattern.jpg)
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.
You might want to read this.
http://www.sirclisto.com/cavalier/costumes.html
On Reconstructing History they have a Tabard under Men's Cassock and Cape 1630's
www.reconstructinghistory.com (http://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 (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 (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/ (http://www.the-rpf.com/f24/man-iron-mask-musketeer-tabard-need-input-97711/)
I hope this helps!
Cilean
Great links thanks!