Hoffman Reproductions: Leggings & gaiters of the 18th century

[@lukyguy1240]

Man I can tell you are both thoughtful and well-informed. I appreciate your videos on even the most mundane of topics. Great job.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you Sir!

[@JACCO20082012]

Make Revolutionary Fashion Great Again

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Indeed!

[@johngetz8585]

Pale blue was very common..especially french. For both leggins and the scottish bonnet. Pale blue again..even for english colonies. Green was more of a kelly green..( grassish color)..best known as green frieze.

[@northwoodstrapper8778]

Good information

[@sgtNUKEtroop]

i just bought a pile of stuff used by a guy back in the late 1970's ... funny thing is the linen leggings cover the entire foot and the otter seam is internal ... kinda like hip high socks ... ever hear of anything like that ??? ... love your stuff ... take care , Mike

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thanks Mike! No Sir, sound like knee socks/leggings in one.

[@sgtNUKEtroop]

@@HoffmanReproductions guess i will wear them with a breach cloth and moccasins ... thanks , Mike

[@XM15M4Guy]

NIcely done! Thanks for posting!

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you!

[@Stickman87]

Hello, just recently found your channel and I am really enjoying and all the information you have to share. Question about making leggings. You mentioned the pair you are wearing are wool, and the second pair are made of canvas. I am not overly familiar with fabric shopping, so specifically what kind of wool or canvas should I be looking for? Thank you!

[@HoffmanReproductions]

I'd go with 100% pure of either wool or the canvas to be period correct. Mid weight fabric in both work well. Thanks for watching!

[@stephenhodges5162]

@@HoffmanReproductions when you said mid weight, are you referring to a broadcloth like would be used in the frock coats and breeches of the period?

[@HoffmanReproductions]

@@stephenhodges5162 Yes Sir, but any weight would work. It's just a matter of how warm do you want to be in the cold months.

[@Stickman87]

@@HoffmanReproductions I have finally gotten around to acquiring some wool to make a pair of leggings, which brings me to my next question. Is there an appropriate thread, stitching style, etc for sewing them? Thanks again!

[@williamshipman550]

Greetings! I am enjoying your channel. Very informative. I have a question about your coat: Who made it, or which pattern did you use? And is it wool or linen?

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Hello Sir, I bought it 2nd hand from another reenactor. It is an English styled coat that would be dated to the 1760. Made of linen. Not sure where He picked it up from. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewryder70]

I know this video is kinda old but I’ve been stuck on something, could longhunters have worn spatterdashes? I know that people who hunted for sport would have worn them but I have yet to see any documentation on longhunters and spatterdashes. I feel like it wouldn’t be unlikely though, I would love to hear your input on this.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

From all I have ever come by, guys in the military or with some type of military background wore them. However, I have learned in living history, to never say never. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewryder70]

@@HoffmanReproductions I’ve seen a couple of paintings dating to around the late 1760s with sporting hunters wearing them, also down here in Florida I feel like they would be the best option and at least a wee bit historically accurate thank you so much for the input not many KZbinrs actually comment back.

[@nhmountains5683]

Great information!! One question, how did they keep the leggings from falling down to lower on the legs ?

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Legs ties or small straps with buckles worn just above the knee. Also, a small belt worn around the waist with a small strap coming off the top of the legging then attaching to the belt was used. Thank you for watching!

[@kents.2866]

White wool was also popular for leggings and breechcloths.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thanks for watching and the info.

[@fz0913]

Nice video I love the intro lol. Are you on the side of the torries or the partisans?

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thanks so much! Any side that keeps me alive lol! Generally I fall in with the Brits at F & I Events.

[@mikef3808]

Would they have waterproofed their leather leggings to help mitigate the issues that you mentioned?

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Hi Mike! I believe I came across a reference to military gaiters being painted or "treated" somewhere in my reading. Not sure about civilian use. I personally tried greasing a pair of leather ones I owned. It made them very hot and uncomfortable. Thanks for watching!

[@deltafour1212]

What kind of shirt did Daniel Day Lewis wear, through out the movie in Last of the Mohicans?

[@HoffmanReproductions]

I believe it was some type of a hunting shirt.

[@aniro5204]

i just bought a pair of wool gators just like these but i dont know how you put these on theres nothing that lets them stay on me leg. its kind of annoying me. if anyone knows how to put these on please let me know

[@GO_OutDoors]

There would have been a strap attached to the top of the leggings near the seam that went up to a belt to help hold them up plus leg ties worn just below the knee and some would wear a 2nd leg tie near the ankle.

[@bigrickshaberdashery2759]

New subscriber, is the pattern available for canvas pair? thanks

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Hey Rick, I believe you can buy 18th century gaiters on James Townsends website. Thanks for the sub!

[@jolufepi9670]

It would be fantastic and important if there was a video on how to make them. Thanks for the video, but that's what I expected. 👍🇺🇾🤝🇨🇦🧉

[@jolufepi9670]

Please don't take my comment as a lack of respect for your work, which is very good. That was just what I expected, because everything has its trick. Thanks for the clarification and information. Those places you mention are in the USA or are they in Canada too?? 👍🇺🇾🤝🇨🇦🧉🦵

[@HoffmanReproductions]

No worries! USA.

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

Fun vid

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rsoul461]

Righteous

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you!

[@scottmiller1297]

I like your videos but no one smart ever wore red in the woods...

[@jessedaiute1686]

The sound quality of the recording is terrible. It’s too bad. It’s good content but the sound quality is a huge turn off.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thanks for watching Jesse. My apologizes for the sound quality. We plan on improving as we continue with KZbin.