KayFig Patterns 601, Paletot c. 1860-1867, S M L
Paletots of many interesting designs can be found in mid 19th century fashion magazines: The term was used for men's and women's garments. For men there was a "body paletot", or an over coat version, for women or children the term always describes some kind of overcoat or jacket.
While the actual designs can differ greatly, it becomes apparent, that a paletot describes a garment that is lightly or half-fitted to the figure, does not have a seam at the waist in the front, and very rarely in the back, is buttoned, and has a simple coat sleeve. They are also frequently unlined. These observations are valid for men's or women's paletots.
The jacket which served as the base for this pattern is such a paletot. It is made from black wool barathea, a tightly woven wool with a hopsack twill weave, and unlined.
Fig Leaf Patterns® and Originals by Kay have joined together to create a line of patterns for the living history and reenactor market. These patterns are designed to fit the modern figure while creating the period look and proportions. These patterns are based on extant garments and emphasize commonalities rather than idiosyncrasies of one specific garment. Instead of one base size which is then mathematically graded for the other sizes, each size has its own block derived from actual people. This approach to creating a pattern is similar in the manner of how patterns were developed in the 19th century.
The sewing instructions are succinct and take into account modern machinery while maintaining basic period construction.
KayFig Patterns 601, Paletot c. 1860-1867, L XXl XXL
KayFigII: Research Patterns 601, Lady's Paletot, 1860-1867, original size only
Original Size only, somewhere between a 4 and 6. For sized patterns see KayFig Pattern 601, Sizes 8 to 18 or Sizes 18 to 28. Includes complete sewing instructions.
Paletots of many interesting designs can be found in mid 19th century fashion magazines: The term was used for men's and women's garments. For men there was a "body paletot", or an over coat version, for women or children the term always describes some kind of overcoat or jacket.
While the actual designs can differ greatly, it becomes apparent, that a paletot describes a garment that is lightly or half-fitted to the figure, does not have a seam at the waist in the front, and very rarely in the back, is buttoned, and has a simple coat sleeve. They are also frequently unlined. These observations are valid for men's or women's paletots.
The jacket is such a paletot. It is made from black wool barathea, a tightly woven wool with a hopsack twill weave, and unlined.
Fig Leaf Patterns® and Originals by Kay have joined together to create a line of patterns for the living history and reenactor market. These patterns are designed to fit the modern figure while creating the period look and proportions. These patterns are based on extant garments and emphasize commonalities rather than idiosyncrasies of one specific garment. Instead of one base size which is then mathematically graded for the other sizes, each size has its own block derived from actual people. This approach to creating a pattern is similar in the manner of how patterns were developed in the 19th century.
The sewing instructions are succinct and take into account modern machinery while maintaining basic period construction.