Category: Templar Frock

  • Templar Frock Coat Construction

    Templar Frock Coat Construction

    It’s finally time to fully construct my Templar Frock Coat. The construction will follow Mr. Thimble’s instructions, at least as much as possible, after a point I’ve had to make it up.

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  • “How To Make A Cutaway Frock”

    “How To Make A Cutaway Frock”

    Or The Marvelous Mr. Thimble As part of my ongoing Templar Frock project, I’ve been looking into historical sources on […]

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  • Uniform Frock Pattern and Materials

    Uniform Frock Pattern and Materials

    As mentioned in my first post about this Templar uniform frock project, there’s a great deal that I need to look into before leaping straight into construction. What materials were used? What pattern can I use? What should the lining and facings look like? What does the interior structure look like?

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  • Uniform Coats of the Knights Templar (Not Really, Though)

    Uniform Coats of the Knights Templar (Not Really, Though)

    I’ve been voluntold to present a public talk at the museum where I work. So, I’ve decided to try to reproduce the unique uniform shown in some of the portraits we have hanging up. This uniform belongs to a fraternity that styles itself as successors to the Knights Templar. Join me as we start our…

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