What's in the library
Browse our growing collection of historically accurate patterns — each one generated to your exact measurements.
Waistcoat Fitting Block
Waistcoat block based on Devere. Intended for fitting or experimenting with designs only, not for creating a wearable garment.
Plain Cut Trousers
Basic plain cut trousers with straight legs.
Boy's Jacket
A boy's jacket as found in Devere's 1866 manual. Features a cut away rounded front, and a slight flare at the waist. It's recommended to size up an inch or two to account for rapid growth.
Single-Breasted Shawl Collar Waistcoat
One of the more common waistcoat styles found during the 1860s.
Unlined Linen Paletot
A beautiful linen paletot perfect for the hot summer months. Fits chest sizes 34 - 50 and waist sizes 32 - 48.
Devere Sleeve Block - 1860s
A sleeve block pattern for when you need to recut a sleeve or want something more customized. Chest and Length are required, the other measurements are optional and for advanced use only. You may need to true up the curves depending on the measurements.
Nightcap
A classic nightcap to keep the cold at bay at night.
Pleated-Front Shirt
A very popular style of shirt featuring a fancy pleated front, two cuff styles, lining, and collar.
Robust Plain Cut Trousers
Plain cut trousers for the robust gentleman, works for sizes 50" ~ 70". You may need to true up some lines, and you will definitely need to do a fitting or two. Contact me and I'll help walk you through the process.
Breeches Block Pattern
A generic breeches draft suitable for the 18th and very early 19th century, for fitting purposes and to build out your own complete pattern. Relies on your taking of accurate measurements rather than formulas, so prepare to do some fitting. Depending on the size, you'll also likely have to smooth and true some of the curves. Contact James if you need assistance.
Women's Dress Bodice Block
A very basic bodice block for an 1860s period dress. You'll need to do fitting, especially of the darts, and adding any curves and truing of seams as necessary. The basis of more stylized patterns. May work for larger sizes (size 50"+ bust) but will need more fitting and truing work.
Federal Enlisted Frock Coat
A Federal enlisted frock coat based on frock drafts by Devere and the 1859 military regulations.