Laughing Moon Sewing Pattern 109- Single and Double Breasted Frock Coat with Vests 1860-1900

Men s Single and Double Prince Albert Double Breasted Skirted Frock Coat with 2 Vests. The silhouette of

all garments are appropriate for the time period 18501915. The silk lining shows at the notched collar of the

DB frock. Both frocks have tails at the back that are open to the waist and inside pockets in both breast and in the

tails. Vest A has a notched collar and four welt pockets on the outside and two inside pockets at the breast. The

collar is “laid on” and does not go all the way around the back of the neck. Vest B has a shawl collar and two welt

pockets. View B’s collar goes all the way around the back of the neck. The back of both vests has a cinch belt.

Coat Fabric ; Wool – Cheviot, Herringbone, Gabardine, Worsteds,

Serge, Broadcloth, Twill, Flannel or Novelty

Weaves. Most period frocks would be black but other

colors, such as gray, blue, or brown were used. For theatrical

use any bottom weight fabric.

Coat Lining: Silk or Poly Satin, Matte or Shiny. Vest Fabric: Either matching

or contrasting: patterned, striped, checked, plaid, satin,

brocade, pique or novelty. Options Coats Men’s

Shoulder Pads, Sleeve Heads, Chest Pads, 1 1/4 yd 1/4″

stay tape. B Coat: Eight 3/4″ and six 1/2″ buttons. SB

Coat: Six 3/4″ and six 1/2″ buttons. View Vest Six

1/2″ buttons, vest buckle, 3/4 yd. 1/4″ stay tape. Vie B

Vest Four 1/2″ buttons, vest buckle, 1 yd. 1/4″ stay tape

Pattern pieces are printed on very sturdy paper in full size. Sizes are easy to distinguish due to color coding of the cutting lines for each. This new format for Laughing Moon is one of the finest pattern offerings we have ever seen. It is worth every penny.