Missouri River Drop Sleeve Shirt Pattern

The Drop Sleeve Shirt was typical of those worn for everyday dress in the 18th and 19th centuries. Make your Shirt from several authentic materials such as cotton, linen, flannel, wool or calico. Sizes S, M, L, XL & XXL.. Ideal for re-enactors, TV and film costume makers, and western enthusiasts. The pack includes paper pattern templates and instructions Ideal for for machine stitching. You will also need 5 buttons for the pullover style or 10 for the full opening.  About Your Mountain Man's Work Shirt Pattern  The Drop Sleeve Shirt was popular during the height of the Fur Trade era, approximately 1800 to 1850, when the trend was towards more fitted clothing, and features shoulders with a fitted yoke instead of the earlier, more square-cut garments. Worn as a work shirt by fur trappers, traders, settlers, and explorers, this European styled shirt was common to both rich and poor. The Blousy fit and large sleeves allow complete freedom for frontier life. If made from a fine white linen, it would be considered a dress shirt and worn on special occasions. General Size Info SMALL: Women's 6-8, Men's Small MEDIUM: Women's 10-12, Men's Medium LARGE: Women's 6-8, Men's Large EXTRA-LARGE: Women's 6-8, Men's Extra-Large