Lt. Seldon (Britsish army import) shirt pattern

[fallstoomuch]

does anyone know of a pattern for this shirt? Or at least could tell me more about it? Iknow the selvedge edge is used at the bottom of the shirt..other than that it looks like its on the square...shoulder reinforcementsetc. Any info is appreciated.

[Ross L. Lamoreaux]

There has been some prior conversations on this shirt in this forum, but I don't recall if mention was made of where to procur a pattern. There is a pattern available in a back issue of "Collector and Military Historian" the magazine of The Company of Military Historians. This is the one I use to recreate that shirt, with the material and proper 3 hole buttons available from NJ Sekela

[Ross L. Lamoreaux]

Yes, it is a square cut pattern with shoulder reinforcements, neck and sleeve grommets, reinforced button and buttonhole on the fold over plackets, smaller cuff bands, and a few other variances from the normal shirt. It does indeed utilize the selvedge edge at the bottom of the shirt, so it therefore requires one to fold the body to make the rectuangular body. Do yourself a favor and contact the Company of Military Historians to get that issue with the notes from the original

[fallstoomuch]

Awesome thanks again Ross!!

[marktaylor]

You can also request an information sheet from the Museum of the Confederacy on the shirt- It has detailed measurements and drawings. I think the cost is $30. I had been planning on making it, but picked up one second hand made by Ross which is top notch.

[Sam Haywood]

Phil, Did you ever get the info on this shirt? If not let me know ( private message)

Regards, Sam