Traditional (Regulation) Doublet

[Highland Logan]

... and now back to the story...



With the more traditional pattern, and detail photos, it was just a matter of deciding on what direction I wanted on certain things. The original jacket dates from the late1880's and the pattern book dates from 1918. Some things had changed, but lot too much.

The original jacket was doeskin, which was already my choice of fabric. Colour had to be midnight blue. A colour I was familiar with due to my uniform Patrol Dress in the Royal Canadian Artillery. I also carried over the notched lapel, rather than the more "modern" peaked lapel, and the four button front. All to keep with the look. I also chose to use a similar striped lining with waistcoat, and although I didn't see photos of the sleeve lining, I asked for the same fabric to be used. This along with the quilted jacket lining are hallmarks of older jacket construction.

Buttons were going to be a problem. I wanted the older style diamond or kite style with thistle. All of the buttons I found were pewter, long shanked, and rough in construction. After a lot of searching I come across Jason Calder and Highland Etc. Ltd., located in New Zealand. The buttons are well made and sold nickel.



I needed a lot of buttons! Jason was unable to supply these until after his shipment came in, which wouldn't be until March.. so best laid plans.. this outfit wouldn't see Robbie Burns Night.. but might be ready by The Burns Club, Jean Armour Night.

Buttons in and fussing with details with Vic.. and well, we all know what came next.

So the reason for the post and run. I do have back issues, and had a flare up. I do plan to get all geared up to see the doublet etc., in all it's glory. I will post a photo.

Thanks for the feedback gang.


In case anyone feels I should have gone with the scarlet waistcoat, like the photos from the museum.



I did... but wanted the self coloured as well.

Frank