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Wednesday, 29 December 2010

1690s riding habit

Brocade Riding Jacket 1600s
Inspired by a painting
MATERIALS: pair of lined, brocade curtains. 10 buttons, iron on hemming tape. Hooks and eyes for skirt. Cushion cover, braid for collar. Cost £3.

THE JACKET
The jacket has a Narrow back which flares out at the bottom for pocket hoops. The fabric is brocade. There are two pocket flaps which can be accessed by a slit in the
coat. The jacket is lined. It has a stand-up collar which is decorated with braid.
The entire garment was hand-sewn. The matching skirt fastens at the back with
hooks and eyes and is otherwise left open for about 5 inches