Mid-19th Century Classic Plain-Cut Summer Trousers

This pattern is offered in multi-sized regular (waist 28-42) or in multi-sized Big and Tall (waist 44-52).

In 45" wide fabric, waist sizes 28-34 requires 2-3/4 Yds.; waist sizes 36-42 requires 2-7/8 Yds; waist sizes 44-50 requires 3-1/8 Yds.; waist size 52 requires 3-1/4 Yds.

In the Construction Notes Past Patterns introduces you to 19th century measuring, let-out seams, middle-line and the location of the 19th century man's natural waistline. In the Marking and Making-Up section Past Patterns discusses tailor's supplies and thread marks. In the Hand Stitches Past Patterns illustrates the stitches used to sew the original trousers, make buttonholes and sew buttons with a neck.