Make your own Ladies Outing Jacket. Late 1880's to late 1890's styling. In the late 1880's dark, rich colors (mahogany, rust, dark blue) were favored, giving way to the jewel tones (bordering on garish) in the later years (purples, bottle greens, royal blue, ruby, and magenta). Black was always considered correct. Complete instructions. Order this nice pattern today!

Suggested Fabrics to Use: Always use natural fiber fabrics for historical clothing! Cotton, wool, silk, Rayon, corduroy, denim, heavy wool flannel, gabardine, brocade, velvet, velveteen, tapestries, moire, damask, taffeta.

Notions: Thread, Buttons 1/2" or larger 12 for size 6, 13 for size 8 & 10, 14 for sizes 12 to 20. For split back version add 9 buttons. For long version add 11 buttons. Shoulder pads: 1 pair 1/2" thick set in type, and 1 pair extra thick Dolman type. Narrow braid or ribbon for Split back version, 6-1/4 yards. Interfacing 25" wide: Short jacket 5/8 yards, Long coat 1-7/8 yards.