Re: Pattern for doublet

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Hi Rita,

       For a source dealing with sewing techniques, you can have a look at the famous CROWFOOT(E.) et alii, Textiles and Clothing, c1150-c1450 Med. Finds from excavations in London : 4, MoL 2001 [1992]. It acts today as typology for med. clothing historians and enthusiasts, even if sometimes a bit partial, to say the least. You'll find in it a good basis for sewing and assembling techniques.

You wrote:
>>Alex your way to connect the linning with the outer fabric is totally
>>different to the modern technique. Was it done always in that way or is it possible
>>to sew the two layers together on the left side, turn it over and fix the
>>seams close to the edge with a simple stich?
You'll find some answers in Textile and clothing. But, as an example (1st that comes to my mind), the type of lining you describe is present, among others examples, on the 'cotte gamboisée' of Charles VI (c1370-c1400), made out of multiple layers.

Hope this helps,

Loïc