From Costume Coalition on Etsy:
Original Broadway pattern, exclusively designed by Paul Tazewell
This is the pattern for a Regency spencer designed by Paul Tazewell, the Tony Award winning Costume Designer of the original Broadway production of HAMILTON. The pattern was created by Tricorne, Inc., the costume shop that makes the spencers for the Broadway production and National Tours. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this pattern benefit the Costume Industry Coalition (sponsored by the Artisans Guild of America, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit) and will directly support the hundreds of costume artisans and businesses facing hardships in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting prolonged closure of Broadway theaters.
This purchase includes 3 PDF’s for immediate digital download:
1) Complete instructions for assembly
2) Patterns for sizes 0-18, tiled for printing on a home printer (36 American 8.5x11" letter-size pages, assembly required) The A4 paper format is now available in a separate listing.
3) Patterns for sizes 0-18, measuring 36” x 60”, which you could give to a copy shop for large-format printing
This spencer is inspired by historical research and includes stunning details such as the petal-shaped sleeve cap and a fabulous rouleaux-trimmed breast in a pattern of leaves and berries. The sleeve also features a lattice motif at the cuff. This would be an elegant addition to your Regency gown or perfect for an authentic Hamilton costume of your own. Or you could even pair it with jeans and a tank top for an elevated modern style—as the cast is always exclaiming they want to do!
Paul Tazewell suggests using a silk taffeta or lightweight woven fabric. In true Hamilton tradition you would make all of the trim elements from the same fabric to create the signature tone on tone look.
A video about the making of this garment and our initiative made by the incredible Bernadette Banner can be found on YouTube. @BernadetteBanner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_615_hW3Q1Y&t=693s
A video tutorial featuring lots of great construction tips that helped her process has been posted on YouTube by @Sewstine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjYCn3ybmz4
Size chart, fabric layout guide, glossary of terms, and a list of fabric and notions needs are included with the instructions. Patterns will fit busts measuring 33” to 44.5”
*** MORE SIZES COMING SOON! We will add a second listing for sizes 20-32 as soon as we can***
The print-at-home patterns are formatted for American paper which measures 8.5 inches x 11 inches. It is not formatted for A4 paper, BUT A SEPARATE LISTING FORMATTED FOR A4 PAPER IS NOW AVAILABLE
Patterns and instructions by: Katherine Marshall, Libby Marshall, Pam Brick and Caitlin Hunt.
PDF created by Gene Mignola
Black spencer in photos by @BernadetteBanner
Pink spencer in photos by Christine Millar @sewstine
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