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Contrary to what one might have heard, many men
living in the 18th century wore under-drawers. Because of the utilitarian
nature of the garment, few have survived to be displayed in museum collections. This original pattern for under drawers is based on an extant pair on exhibit at Kensington Palace, and has many features in common with drawers in the collections of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and Monticello. In design, these under drawers are like a separate lining for men’s breeches. The drawers have a shaped waistband with an open front fly. The waistband is fastened with two buttons, and is laced closed in the back. The seat is full, the legs tight, with sufficient fullness through the crotch for full freedom of movement. The fly front rise is short, with the waistband fitting around the hips and stomach. The knee-bands are designed for ties. These under drawers will fit comfortably under breeches made from my pattern. |
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