Make your own Trailblazer's shirt. Choose from one of four different styles; Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, Jedediah Smith, and John C. Fremont. These shirts were commonly worn from the late 18th Century through the Civil War years. Order this nice pattern today!
Suggested Fabrics to Use: Always use natural fiber fabrics for historical clothing! Lightweight to medium weight fabics: Homespun, Linsey-Woolsey, Flannel (Cotton or Light Wool), Challis, Calico, Lawn Batiste, Broadcloth, Linen, Osnaburg, Silk Broadcloth, Muslin, Gauze, Gingham, Chambray, Poplin.
Notions: Thread, Jim Bridger: 18 buttons 1/2" or larger, Kit Carson 11 buttons 1/2" or larger, Jedediah Smith 13 buttons 1/2" or larger, John C. Fremont one hook and eye, 6 buttons 1/2" or larger.
Suggested Fabrics to Use: Always use natural fiber fabrics for historical clothing! Lightweight to medium weight fabics: Homespun, Linsey-Woolsey, Flannel (Cotton or Light Wool), Challis, Calico, Lawn Batiste, Broadcloth, Linen, Osnaburg, Silk Broadcloth, Muslin, Gauze, Gingham, Chambray, Poplin.
| Item | Fabric without nap | XS-XL | 2X-6X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Bridger | 44" wide | 4-3/8 yards | 5-3/4 yards |
| 54" wide | 3-5/8 yards | 4-1/2 yards | |
| 60" wide | 2-7/8 yards | 4-3/8 yards | |
| Interfacing 25" wide | 1 yard | ||
| Kit Carson | 44" wide | 3-7/8 yards | 4-5/8 yards |
| 54" wide | 3-5/8 yards | 4 yards | |
| 60" wide | 2-3/4 yards | 3-3/4 yards | |
| Interfacing 25" wide | 1/2 yard | ||
| Jedediah Smith | 44" wide | 3-7/8 yards | 4-3/4 yards |
| 54" wide | 2-3/4 yards | 4 yards | |
| 60" wide | 2-3/4 yards | 3-5/8 yards | |
| Interfacing 25" wide | 1-1/8 yard | ||
| John C. Fremont | 44" wide | 4-1/2 yards | 4-1/2 yards |
| 54" wide | 4-1/8 yards | 4-1/4 yards | |
| 60" wide | 2-3/4 yards | 4-1/4 yards | |
| Interfacing 25" wide | 1/2 yard | ||
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