Boiled wool

[Mark E.]

Hello all...I am investigating the possibility of using boiled wool for a waistcoat and separate jacket of the early 18th century variety, and have a few questions.

First, as a source of wool-has anyone used this company?:http://www.marshallee.com/Marshallee...l%20Fabric.htm
Or does anyone know of a source? I would like to match the green of my Pogue plaid (see below), possibly on the darker green side.




Second-leather trim-was it popular, or did it exist? I have had issues with button holes wollering out, and general edges getting pretty frizzed...Had considered sewing a light brown deerskin as an edging to the high wear areas, and re-inforcing my button holes. Or darker deerskin-will be using brass buttons most likely.


Third-epaulets. Big NONO, I know, at least on a civilian waistcoat/jacket. possibly a leather patch sewn inside of the wool to recieve a pin to retain plaid?

Any info is appreciated!