Wastcoats and Jackets

[Sir William]

I'm not sure what jacket you are referring to, but Reconstructing History may have something you can use. I talked to them about an 18th Century highland jacket and they recommended I use the 1760 frock coat pattern and just shorten it. They may have something you could modify. If you don't see what you're looking for, call them - they are very friendlly and helpful.

https://www.reconstructinghistory.com

[Kilted Rogue]

I'm not sure what jacket you are referring to, but Reconstructing History may have something you can use. I talked to them about an 18th Century highland jacket and they recommended I use the 1760 frock coat pattern and just shorten it. They may have something you could modify. If you don't see what you're looking for, call them - they are very friendlly and helpful.

https://www.reconstructinghistory.com

Thank you Sir William,
I will take a close look at that pattern and see if it will accommodate my needs.

[Woodsheal]

If you're actually seeking a "look" from Rob Roy's active period - say, 1700 to 1720 - here's a short jacket pattern that'd be just right for the common clansman:

https://www.reconstructinghistory.co...ALL&p=416&w=21

For a full-blown chieftain's look, you'd take a coat pattern like this but make it shorter (waist length) to accomodate the belted plaid:

https://www.reconstructinghistory.co...=ALL&p=68&w=21

This is a bit earlier than the pattern Sir William suggested, and more in tune with Rob Roy's era, as opposed to the '45....

[Zardoz]

Wow, that Potomac place is proud of their stuff! try this place; http://www.ravenswoodleather.com/Jer...ighlander.html

[Woodsheal]

Wow, that Potomac place is proud of their stuff! try this place; http://www.ravenswoodleather.com/Jer...ighlander.html

Not bad for earlier in the 1600's, except for the odd sleeve fastenings. Most doublets and waistcoats were constructed of wool fabric, though deerskin items probably saw use in the highlands....

[Woodsheal]

These two images are from the Rob Roy period, ca. 1710, as are the famous paintings of the Champion and Piper of Grant. "Slashings" in the jacket were obviously still quite fashionable: