Good thoughts on fuseable...I'm certain I'll be using a combination for the vest and coat I will be making as well. I know that 18th century jackets did not have shoulder pads...which is why I asked. Curious about modern tux and dinner jackets...I'm thinking that formal jackets may not use them today either. I see them as more of a sportcoat/suitcoat type of thing...perhaps some very thin ones of felt might be appropriate. I'm pretty broad shouldered as it is...so anything I put in the shoulder will simply be for smooth lines and to fill the clavicle area vs. trying to create a broad shouldered look. Does anybody have any thoughts or knowledge of tailoring that could confirm or deny shoulder construction in most modern doublets?

On a separate note, I made a pressing ham last night...turned out great, cost me nothing, let me get rid of a bunch of wool and cotton scraps I had been saving for no reason, and only took about 45 mins or so to make. I love fast simple projects!