Latecomer to this channel and these discussions, and I am very grateful for them. Regarding the discussion of "pea coats" - I had heard that the term derives from the use of "pilot cloth" for their construction ("P" being short for "pilot," and later bastardized into "pea"), and I have seen them referred to as "pilot jackets." However, I have no idea if the term "pilot cloth" dates from the time period or not. Apologies if this was answered elsewhere in the comments.
Heya - really enjoying listening to this - but am curious - what's the difference between 'felled' and 'overcast'? You mention this when talking about the blue stripe 'jacket' from Greenwich historical Society. And by 'fell' do you mean modern tailoring 'felling' or a whip stitch? Many thanks xxx
@@nealhurst8949 @Neal Hurst Thank you for answering - I felt a bit dim after I wrote the message as though I've not heard the term 'overcast; before but while I was thinking about it I thought I knew what you meant. It kinda clicked. :) However - as to the Fell - do you know if the 18th c tailors used that term? It's just I'm really interested in understanding this - I got the vague picture that felling was really neat and hidden - as in modern tailoring - whereas the whip stitch used on the 18th c coats I've seen hasn't really been attempted to be hidden lol - I think that's why my ears piqued when you guys said it. Thanks :) xxx
Thank you for a wonderful discussion and good photos; I enjoyed listening to you both very much and look forward to hearing more.
Latecomer to this channel and these discussions, and I am very grateful for them. Regarding the discussion of "pea coats" - I had heard that the term derives from the use of "pilot cloth" for their construction ("P" being short for "pilot," and later bastardized into "pea"), and I have seen them referred to as "pilot jackets." However, I have no idea if the term "pilot cloth" dates from the time period or not.
Apologies if this was answered elsewhere in the comments.
Heya - really enjoying listening to this - but am curious - what's the difference between 'felled' and 'overcast'? You mention this when talking about the blue stripe 'jacket' from Greenwich historical Society. And by 'fell' do you mean modern tailoring 'felling' or a whip stitch? Many thanks xxx
@@nealhurst8949 @Neal Hurst Thank you for answering - I felt a bit dim after I wrote the message as though I've not heard the term 'overcast; before but while I was thinking about it I thought I knew what you meant. It kinda clicked. :) However - as to the Fell - do you know if the 18th c tailors used that term? It's just I'm really interested in understanding this - I got the vague picture that felling was really neat and hidden - as in modern tailoring - whereas the whip stitch used on the 18th c coats I've seen hasn't really been attempted to be hidden lol - I think that's why my ears piqued when you guys said it. Thanks :) xxx