The 1884 Fatigue Uniform: Easy, Comfortable, inexpensive.

[1961MJS]

Hi

Has anyone tried the Coon Creek West versions of the 1884 fatigues?  Quartermaster Depot is out of business for a while.

Later

[Drydock]

Better:  http://quartermastershop.com/1872_and_on_us_enlisted/m-1884_enl_canvas_bls.html#.WWWp5YgrKM8

[1961MJS]

Hi

I ASSUME that a shirt was worn under the blouse.  Was the shirt the 1883 Wool Shirt?  Seems like that would be a bit warm under the tunic's canvas duck material.  I also have a cotton 1883 shirt as well as the wool version.

Later

[Pitspitr]

Hi

I ASSUME that a shirt was worn under the blouse.  Was the shirt the 1883 Wool Shirt? 

Yes

[Lord Eoin MacKenzie]

Is there anyplace to get patterns of the 1884 uniform?  A lady I know can make about any type of clothing as long as she a pattern and pictures.

[Cowtown Scout]

Hi

Has anyone tried the Coon Creek West versions of the 1884 fatigues?  Quartermaster Depot is out of business for a while.

Later

Leta B of Coon Creek made my 1884 uniform

[Drydock]

http://quartermastershop.com/1872_and_on_us_enlisted/span_am_enlisted_menu.html#.WhvfuLpFxYc   for pictures

[Lord Eoin MacKenzie]

  Is the 1884 coat based on a sack coat pattern?   I can get the sack coat pattern  from various sources.   but a pattern is needed along with pictures.  Thanks.

[Drydock]

Yes, it is a standard Sack Coat Pattern.  GIT THE MCCRISTIAN SET!  $10 from Oklahoma press!

[1961MJS]

Hi, in flipping through the 3rd Cavalry book by Randy Steffen, I noticed that they also made a white duck uniform on the sack coat pattern, with no pockets, for the tropics.

Later

[Lord Eoin MacKenzie]

THANKS,  I just ordered the set from OU press.

[1961MJS]

Hi

I just received the Madison boots ($100 off Amazon new).  They fit pretty well but are slicker than snot on the bottom.  If memory serves it was recommended to resole these with a rubber sole to avoid sliding all over creation.  I think I would at least put the tap (little leather do-hicky) on the front of the sole.

add a sole or not?

Thanks

Mike

[1961MJS]

Hi again

Now I obviously need to get the Leggings from WPG.  When measuring, over the pants or not? 

Later

[Niederlander]

Hi

I just received the Madison boots ($100 off Amazon new).  They fit pretty well but are slicker than snot on the bottom.  If memory serves it was recommended to resole these with a rubber sole to avoid sliding all over creation.  I think I would at least put the tap (little leather do-hicky) on the front of the sole.

add a sole or not?

Thanks

Mike
Personally, I'd have rubber soles put on them.  Grass is really slick, especially on the slopes.  I have no interest in falling down, especially when I'm holding a rifle.

[Niederlander]

Hi again

Now I obviously need to get the Leggings from WPG.  When measuring, over the pants or not? 

Later

Yes, over the trousers at the largest part of the calf.

[38OVI]

Check the ordering instructions for each item WPG lists, as wool and cotton items could be larger/smaller than what you normally wear.  I saw the 1916 Uniform Shirt listed, read the reviews and ordered one size larger than I wear and it fits fine, but that's just my experience.  For cartridge belts, e-mail to check sizes - replies are timely.

[Pitspitr]

Check the ordering instructions for each item WPG lists, as wool and cotton items could be larger/smaller than what you normally wear.  I saw the 1916 Uniform Shirt listed, read the reviews and ordered one size larger than I wear and it fits fine, but that's just my experience.  For cartridge belts, e-mail to check sizes - replies are timely.

Yes, I received a pair of WWII era Summer White enlisted US navy trousers, I normally wear a 34" waist but ordered them in 36" and found them to be snug.

[smoke]

Hi

I just received the Madison boots ($100 off Amazon new).  They fit pretty well but are slicker than snot on the bottom.  If memory serves it was recommended to resole these with a rubber sole to avoid sliding all over creation.  I think I would at least put the tap (little leather do-hicky) on the front of the sole.

add a sole or not?

Thanks

Mike

Mike,

Do you have a link for those?

[Niederlander]

Are you looking for the Madison boots?

[smoke]

Are you looking for the Madison boots?

Kinda especially if I can buy it off of Amazon.  Easy to buy and easy to return.  Is there another place that is good?