Hi guys, i have been working on the frock coat worn during the climactic end scene of the sherlock holmes movie, its the one you can seen on the posters and the dvd cover. It has taken me nearly a year to source a similar tartan fabric and recreate the design, will be putting pictures up soon, if anyone else loves this coat would be good to hear from you.
Here are the first pics of my version of the tartan frock coat as seen in the movie, would love feedback, thanks guys.
Last edited by kcscostumes; Jan 10, 2011 at 8:02 AM. Reason: new pic
I also made the velvet waitcoat with the gold buttons to complete the look.
That is a VERY hard material to match. I believe the original is a much lighter tartan that was redyed darker to make the pattern very subtle.
Kind regards,
Indy
Beleive it or not this fabric too has been dyed three times however being pure wool it only took around 10 percent of the dye, the original was much brigher, i am pleased with the result though and think its pretty spot on, especially the frogging, buttons, etc.Indy Magnoli said:
Thanks for your comments.
There must be a way to match that cloth. I know Indy has tried. I gave up after weeks of online sleuthing.
I do like the frogging on the above.
Last edited by filfoster; Jan 17, 2011 at 7:34 PM.
so does anybody sell this becides magnoli??
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