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    Cape Patterns?

    Okay Fellas,
    After seeing numerous period pics of officers wearing capes I am wondering if there are any patterns out there for sewing one yourself. I have yet to see one utilized by those ossifers in our ranks. I have not seen any out there offered for sale either. Anyway, I would like to make one for myself.
    Thanks...
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    [I]" Stand firm and fire low!"...[B]Colonel Edward Cross 5th NHV[/B][/I]

    Dean Cass
    106th Reg't PVI
    Co. G
    Capt. Comdng [/FONT]
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    Re: Cape Patterns?

    I made one from Chris Daileys site look in the research area. You will have to draft your own pattern. He gives basic measurements of an original. Good Luck
    Chris Fisher
    [COLOR="Blue"][I]GGGS Pvt Lewis Davenport
    1st NY Mounted Rifles
    Enlisted Jan 1864 Discharged Nov 1865[/I][/COLOR]
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      Re: Cape Patterns?

      Okay,
      The cape on Daley's website has four panels. So, I am assuming that there would be two sets of identical panels. One set for the middle and one set for each side. With the bottom of each panel curved to create a circular edge when finished? Looks like a five button front. I would guess logwood dyed thread was used to put it together. So, I would get english broadcloth, the eagle I buttons ( cuff size), some black velvet for the collar and use my indigo #16 glace thread and black silk thread and use black polished cotton for the lining. Just pondering this project at the moment...
      Thanks...
      Last edited by 106th PVI; 05-19-2009, 08:34 PM.
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      [I]" Stand firm and fire low!"...[B]Colonel Edward Cross 5th NHV[/B][/I]

      Dean Cass
      106th Reg't PVI
      Co. G
      Capt. Comdng [/FONT]

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        Re: Cape Patterns?

        I have made 2 of these the first was English Kersey in cadet grey for my Confederate impression. The second is out of dark blue broadcloth that I made my Federal kit out of. I used Federal Staff buttons for both and black silk for the linning. Both have velvet collars.
        Chris Fisher
        [COLOR="Blue"][I]GGGS Pvt Lewis Davenport
        1st NY Mounted Rifles
        Enlisted Jan 1864 Discharged Nov 1865[/I][/COLOR]
        [I][COLOR="SeaGreen"]Member Co[COLOR="DarkGreen"][/COLOR]mpany of Military Historians[/COLOR][/I]

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          Re: Cape Patterns?

          I have a pic of my g-g-g-grandpa wearing his. It had the same buttons as on his frock with a black velvet collar. It looks to be made of dark blue English broadcloth. I think I can just make out a hook and eye as well on the collar.
          [FONT="Times New Roman"]
          [I]" Stand firm and fire low!"...[B]Colonel Edward Cross 5th NHV[/B][/I]

          Dean Cass
          106th Reg't PVI
          Co. G
          Capt. Comdng [/FONT]

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            Re: Cape Patterns?

            I would like to see the image if you dont mind sharing it.
            Chris Fisher
            [COLOR="Blue"][I]GGGS Pvt Lewis Davenport
            1st NY Mounted Rifles
            Enlisted Jan 1864 Discharged Nov 1865[/I][/COLOR]
            [I][COLOR="SeaGreen"]Member Co[COLOR="DarkGreen"][/COLOR]mpany of Military Historians[/COLOR][/I]

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              Re: Cape Patterns?

              I will scan it and send it along tomorrow.
              Thanks again...
              [FONT="Times New Roman"]
              [I]" Stand firm and fire low!"...[B]Colonel Edward Cross 5th NHV[/B][/I]

              Dean Cass
              106th Reg't PVI
              Co. G
              Capt. Comdng [/FONT]

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              • #8
                Re: Cape Patterns?

                Originally posted by 106th PVI View Post
                Okay Fellas,
                After seeing numerous period pics of officers wearing capes...
                Dean,

                Can you identify some of the numerous period pics? My Chris Daley made cape just might be the most useful garment I own for an officer impression, and it would be good to some more period examples.
                Soli Deo Gloria
                Doug Cooper

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