COATS & JACKETS
UNION, CONFEDERATE
& CIVILIAN
During the mid 19th Century, the US & CS Armies starting at the beginning of the war only issued 4 sizes of clothing to the soldier, later expanding the size ranges.
For instance, this translated to the following regarding coats and jackets:
Size 1 = 36” Chest
Size 2 = 38” Chest
Size 3 = 40” Chest
Size 4 = 42” Chest
Size 5 = 44” Chest
Size 6 = 46” Chest, Etc.
I make my Government Issue Coats to standard sizes to reflect what was actually being issued to the common soldier, as well as fit the modern customer.
With specific attention to the materials used, and the techniques needed to make you the most accurate garment on the market.
NOTE: We do make clothing in larger sizes, Please feel free to contact us
NOTE!!! The Government Issue clothing I produce reflects the fast assembly the original garments show during the war.
Remember these items were not tailor made.
Issue clothing was mass-produced. To reflect this, there may appear on your US Issue Clothing item some of the following attributes encountered on original garments:
EXTENAL STITCHING
Some seam lines on the machine made items wave a little as per the originals due to the speed of mass production, especially regarding machine sewing.
The same goes for the hand stitching on mass produced garments, as the stitching on some original examples show some wider stitches and spacing. In general the garments exhibit signs of being produced quickly and efficiently.
PIECING
Also as seen on originals, especially encounterd on CS garments, there is some piecing that will appear in some areas of the garment, in the facings, underarms, and the inner collar. Generally in areas that would not show on the outside of the garment.
BUTTON HOLES
The buttonholes in general on issue clothing, especially Underclothing, Shirts, Sack Coats and Trousers are found to be a little coarse, but securely done. They usually were varying between 8-30 stitches per inch depending on the original copied.
On Frock Coats, the button holes tend to be more finely sewn at a fairly consistent stitch per inch (around 15 or more).
PLEASE, if you have any questions or concerns, Please contact me when placing an order for your U.S. or C.S. Issue garment.
The garments listed, are all made according to the originals, and are available in both MUSEUM QUALITY AND CAMPAIGN GRADE
Each US or CS issue garment is complete with the period Early, Mid or Late War size marks and Inspector marks using my original set of stencils.
Please Note: If you require a custom fit please be advised it will cost a bit more, since it takes extra time to tailor a garment to fit your body as desired.
I MAKE ALL TYPES OF CS & US ISSUE CLOTHING:
US & CS FROCKS
US & CS JACKETS
SACKCOATS
& OVERSHIRTS
A WORD CONCERNING CIVILIAN COATS...
The Civilian Coats offered here are made to reflect the mass produced clothing industry that produced the majority of clothing for working folks & clothing sold to pioneers on the frontier.
The Period Mass Produced clothing we make reflects the fast assembly the original garments shown during the period.
Remember these items were not tailor made.
A good amount of Mercantile and Slop Shop clothing was mass-produced. To reflect this, there may appear on your Clothing item some of the following attributes encountered on original garments:
EXTENAL STITCHING
Some seam lines on the machine made items wave a little as per the originals due to the speed of mass production, especially regarding machine sewing.
The same goes for the hand stitching on mass produced garments, as the stitching on some original examples show a little wider stitches and spacing. In general the garments exhibit signs of being produced quickly and efficiently.
BUTTON HOLES
The buttonholes in general on issue clothing, especially Underclothing, Shirts, and Trousers are found to be a little coarse, but securely done. They usually were varying between 10-30 stitches per inch depending on the original copied.
Coat button holes tend to be more finely sewn at a fairly consistent stitch per inch (around 15 or more).
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