Making a Late 18th Century Wardrobe:
Ladies Caraco Jacket

CLASS SYLLABUS

PREREQUISITE: Students taking this class must own 18th century stays or have taken Janice's 18th Century Stays class.

  LESSON 1:

  • About the Caraco

  • Personal measurements vs. pattern sizes

  • Adjusting your pattern

  • Cutting and assembling your muslin - 4 pcs. only

     LESSON 2:

  • Fine tuning your pattern

  • Cutting fabric and lining

  • Basic assembly plus
  • Pleats
  • Cuffs
  • Stomacher Front

    •  LESSON 3:

  • Final fitting and adjustments

  • Setting the lining

  • How to finish a center front closure using hook and eye tape

  • Ruching Strip and thread loops

     LESSON 4: Bonus Elements not included in pattern

  • Sleeve flounces

  • Shaped Petticoat - cutting and construction, with pinked flounce

  • Triangular Handkerchief with rolled hem

  • Wearing your caraco ensemble, with suitable accessories

    • Janice P. Ryan
    Historic Clothing Patternmaker

    Cover of the Caraco Pattern

     

     Janice's Bio

    Email: Janice

     Class Description

     Cost for Class: $75 The pattern must be ordered from the instructor at The Recollections of JP Ryan The cost of the pattern is $16.00

     See Class Schedule for semester dates.

     Duration of class: 4 lessons. Self paced.

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