Author Topic: Favorite men's doublet pattern? (Read 1416 times)

The Wee Wench · « **on:** February 11, 2012, 09:55:50 AM »

What is everyone's favorite? Thoughts on the Alter Years Easy Men's Doublet pattern?

Kate XXXXXX · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:24:22 AM »

Janet Arnold and the drafting pencil...

DonaCatalina · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2012, 05:16:58 AM »

The alter years pattern, and fantasy fashions and Janet Arnold and etc.... all require some drafting. Doublets do require some fitting rather like a man's nice suit coat. I find Fantasy fashions easier to draft from than Alter years. But I don't like doublets with a lot of visible lacing.
If you don't mind the lacing, Alter years is as good as any.

I keep in stock lots of plaid christmas paper to draft patterns on the back of it. Cheaper than drafting paper and the plaid makes a nice grid.

The Wee Wench · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2012, 07:12:48 AM »

Ah, great idea! Thank you!

gem · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2012, 08:52:30 AM »

I know a lot of forum members have had good results with Simplicity 4059 (the shorter version). A whole guild of cast members at KCRF has this doublet as part of their livery, and they look really sharp. One thing to note: it doesn't have a collar, which isn't historically accurate and can sometimes look a bit odd.

The Wee Wench · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:15:40 AM »

Gem, are you saying the collar is historically accurate or not? Thanks for the tip!

gem · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:50:32 PM »

Sorry--historically, doublets would have had collars. I find the collarlessness/crew neckline of the Simplicity version a little odd-looking, if you're going for a historical look. If you're aiming for fairwear, it'll be fine.

Rowen MacD · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2012, 03:09:01 PM »

Having made both the Simplicity and the Margo Anderson patterns, I find I prefer MA.
MA's doublet in View B is designed to be alterable, and once all is said and done- Once you get through the first doublet using MA, it's actually easier to make than the Simplicity.

iain robb · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:09:07 AM »

I've used Fantasy Fashions' Dashing Doublet several times. OK, so it's actually four times. Most recently, I added more allowance at the sides and front for overlapping for buttons and buttonholes on on the front, then straightened the bottom a bit and added larger tabs. Overall, I've found it pretty easy to work with.

The Wee Wench · « **Reply #9 on:** February 14, 2012, 10:41:32 AM »

Thanks for all the great information, everyone!

Lady Kathleen of Olmsted · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2012, 12:40:20 AM »

I have the Margo Anderson and Fantasy Fashions Doublet patterns and LOVE them.Easily adaptable for varying sizes.

The Earl of Olmsted in his Doublet, sans sleeves, made from the Fantasy Fashions Doublet pattern and Paned Slops also from Fantasy Fashions.

Doublet from the MA pattern.

The Wee Wench · « **Reply #11 on:** February 16, 2012, 12:52:56 PM »

Fantastic! I love a cascading tabbed peplum. I use that in some of my court gowns and want to do the same in the men's doublet.

Lady Kathleen of Olmsted · « **Reply #12 on:** February 16, 2012, 02:14:47 PM »

When doing Doublets be they very Noble, or Middle Class, I like to use piping. Piping adds so much to a doublet.

Thanks, Nicki! I like to draw out the waist treatmentsfor Bodices and Doublets myself, as well as pipe them.

silverstah · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2012, 10:48:39 AM »

I draft my own - but I recently saw someone's copy of Reconstructing History's late 16th c. doublet, and it looks lovely:

http://store.reconstructinghistory.com/rh205-1570s-1600-doublet.html

The Wee Wench · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2012, 04:53:52 PM »

I ended up using the Alter Years pattern that I had. I opted for the split cap shoulder treatment with a tabbed peplum. It's reversible, which made it a little trickier. This is the first time I've made a collar. The reversibility made it a bit more difficult, but I'm fairly pleased with the result.

amy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2012, 09:06:40 PM »

I would be thrilled with those results. Reversible is not always easy with tabs and trim and looks like you nailed it. Very handsome

Coch · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2012, 12:10:34 AM »

Very good looking

Butch · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2012, 01:17:49 AM »

Did you pick that color to go along with the gown you're displaying in the other thread? I'll bet they would look nice on a couple strolling together!

Kate XXXXXX · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2012, 04:15:19 AM »

Lovely work. I particularly like the brocade side.

The Wee Wench · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2012, 07:51:48 AM »

Thank you!

No, they weren't meant to go together but I think they would complement nicely.

DonaCatalina · « **Reply #20 on:** February 26, 2012, 04:56:57 PM »

Wee Wench, your work is absolutely fabulous.
I bow down before your reversible doublet.

The Wee Wench · « **Reply #21 on:** February 26, 2012, 06:04:43 PM »

DonaCatlina, thank you.

Lady Kathleen of Olmsted · « **Reply #22 on:** February 26, 2012, 11:20:00 PM »

Beautiful Doublet, nicki!!

The Wee Wench · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2012, 06:57:47 AM »

Thank you. Lady Kathleen!

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