A Green Doublet

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McCalls 4695 was used for this very basic doublet. It is the basic plain view, with the split sleeves from View D and a simple tie closure down the front. I didn't use the cap sleeves or peplum.

Materials used: about 1.5 yards of 60" green velvet, black cotton lacing cord, silver-look tips for the cord, and black thread for sewing.

Underneath, the model wears a white poet's shirt from Butterick's 5656, made of white handkerchief-weight linen.

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The sleeves are detachable, with a flap over the shoulder that hides the join. They tie with black cord through lacing rings that are very evenly spaced, so I can make other sleeves to wear with this vest sometime. The ties are detachable too, so if they fray or wear, I can replace them. Only one end of the ties are set up with aiglets because why do both ends? The lacing rings are simple 1/2" brass rings obtained from an upholstery shop; they are sewn into the shoulder. Nothing to it.