There are a couple ways to make a rectangle pattern loop and the 7th Regiment’s is the hard way. The larger of the two loops requires 8 3/4″ of lace (the smaller is around 8″.) Here are two of the larger pieces ready to be folded. Only one line of stitching holds these things together, […]
Read more "Fusilier Lace"The 18th-century British army LOVED lace. Musicians were practically wrapped in the stuff. The 1768 Lace Book at Windsor Castle documents the official pattern of each regiment on a sample of the coat facing cloth. Roy Najecki was kind enough to document it on his website. Of course, some period paintings show different lace than […]
Read more "Lace and Buttonholes"The 18th-century soldier’s coat was his pride and joy. The tactics of the period called for close-order, fighting elbow to elbow, so it had to be snug. It must not interfere with the handling of the firelock either, but it also had to be comfortable. Usually, redcoats could expect a new garment issue every year, […]
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