A Regency man's waistcoat was an important part of his attire, both in full and half dress.
The waistcoat was made from wool, linen or silk and could be a solid but
was often a brocade, stripe or pattern, like the one of the right. It had a high, stand-up collar
and sometimes wide turn-back lapels, especially earlier in the period.
The waistcoat extended below the front of the tailcoat and covered the
top of the trousers or breeches. It was most often single breasted but
could be double breasted as well, with a small pocket to hold the man’s
accoutrements, such as fob watch and fob seal. Men's Regency Fashion
I used the
Kannik's Corner Man's Waistcoat pattern c. 1790 - 1815. This pattern,
like all of Kannick's that I have used, works like a dream, even with
the toile.
It was a real exercise
in 'cutting the suit to fit the cloth' as I only just scrapped out the
vest front. The pocket covers are cut different ways in the stripe and
the facing is pieced like a jig-saw, lol.
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| See the different pocket welts |
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| Front view, just needs button holes and buttons |
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| Side view showing back lining |
I'm pleased with it though, it looks good and nicely Regency.
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