1860s-1900s Men's Drawers

The Fabric Requirements are for a man who stands 5'6" tall. Add 2" for every 1" of height above 5'6". In 45 inch wide fabric purchase: 2-3/8 Yds. for sizes 28"-34", 2-3/4 Yds. for sizes 36"-42" and 3-1/8 Yds. for sizes 44"-52".

Fabric Suggestions: The original drawers were made of a medium weight, high thread count, cotton muslin. Other fabrics used were calico [bleached cotton fabric heavier than muslin], linen, natural or white cotton or linen drill, wool flannel, particularly red, white and brown cotton broadcloth, China silk, Canton cotton-a napped cotton twill, worsted wool, merino wool and chamois or leather to mention a few.

Notions: Two four-hole 3/4 inch white China, bone or ceramic buttons, and a 21 inch length of 3/8 inch wide cotton twill tape.