18th Century Hunting Frock 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

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This two piece outfit had its origins in the back country beyond the Blue Ridge Mountain in the early 18th century. A unique combination of European and Native American dress, it became an indispensable garment among the men who made their living hunting and trapping for the European market. At the outbreak of the American Revolution, it was adopted as the first uniform of the Continental Army, giving the American troops a distinctive and unifying appearance.
The Hunting Frock by Thimbles and Acorns features a double cape and a sleeve with either a gathered or straight wrist. It wraps around the body and closes with one button at the neckline and a sash at the waist that can be made with an unfinished strip of cloth or woven ribbon. The breeches have a drawstring waist with a loose fitting seat. Both pieces are trimmed with a self-fabric fringe, giving it a distinctive American Frontier look. This PDF sewing pattern is sized to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl® and other similarly sized dolls.

Recommended Fabrics: Frock and Breeches in medium weight linen, cotton muslin, or chamois cloth (wash and press new chamois cloth before using to smooth out the nap so it will be less likely to attract dirt). Not suitable for knits.

Supplies Needed:
Fabric:
-Frock and Breeches Fabric ~ 2/3 yard (1/3 m)
-Frock and Breeches Leather ~ two 20" x 24" chamois cloths

Notions:
-Thread. 1 yard (1 m) 1/2-inch (12 mm) wide Swedish woven ribbon trim; one 1/2-inch (12 mm) button; 2/3 yard (2/3 m) 1/4-inch (6 mm) twill tape; optional -four yards of 1/2-inch wide fringed trim.

Skill Level:  Intermediate

What You Get: One 25 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.

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LS
04/20/2023
Linda S.
United States

Great fun

Excellent. The patterns were easy to download and print, and the pieces I've made so far fit the doll really well.

BV
11/04/2018
Betty V.
United States

18th Century Hunting Frock

Love the pattern. It was easy to use.

SG
06/15/2017
Shannon G.
Canada

18th Century Hunting Frock Doll Clothes Pattern

I was so excited to find this pattern, and purchase it. The instructions were very well laid out and easy to follow. My clothing turned out just perfect and the dolls are so cute. I totally give this pattern 5 stars.

Pixie Faire 18th Century Hunting Frock 18 Doll Clothes Pattern Review
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01/07/2016
Sewbig

Hunting Frock -- Easy to sew, great results

This is an outfit which looks complicated, but was an easy sew. I chose Khaki colored linen from Hancock Fabrics which worked really well for this pattern. I pre-washed the fabric before I cut the pattern out. The fabric does all the work. Easy seams are sewn, then you just pull threads and the fringe appears. It was addicting. I would tell myself I was just going to fringe one more row, but I couldn't stop. It was so much fun to watch the outfit emerge. It's a great outfit to go along with all of the period costumes I've made. I love sewing for my boy dolls. Great fit and easy to follow instructions on this one. I love Thimbles and Acorn patterns!

DP
06/27/2015
Diane P.

Fun to sew!

I did my outfit in linen. I love how it feels, so heavy yet supple. This pattern is fairly easy but you have to remember to sew some of the seams on the outside so you can fringe them. It fits really well and is fun to sew. Yeah! For boy clothes.