“Timeless Trades” Workshop Series: Make Your Own Breeches!
Schedule
Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
200 S Market St, Ligonier, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15658 | Ligonier, PA
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Join Master Tailor Sam Napoleon of Gatti Napoleon Tailoring and make your own breeches! Get your tickets today!TWO DAY Workshop
March 28: 10 AM to 5 PM
March 29: 10 AM to 5 PM
WORKSHOP HAS LIMITED REGISTRATION SPOTS. RESERVE YOUR SPOT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Included in the Workshop:
-Two full days of learning techniques under Sam Napoleon on how to create and assemble your own pair of breeches
-A Custom Pattern by Sam Napoleon
-Breeches made with Kersey Wool Cloth from Kochan and Philips included
-At the end of the workshop go home with your very own pair of breeches
Note: This pattern of breeches are suitable for late 1750s through the 1770s.
We understand everyone works at their own pace, so you may leave with a nearly finished pair but everything to complete at home.
EXCLUSIVE visit the Fort Ligonier Collections Storage Room (CSR) and see a pair of 18th century breeches with Sam Napoleon
While there will be some tools/materials on hand, if you would like to bring your own see below:
-Hand Sewing Needles (Sharps #7 or #5--John James is a good brand)
-Tailors Thimble or Closed End Thimble
-Scissors and Thread snips are recommended
Tailors Chalk will be provided by Fort Ligonier
Register at: https://ticketstripe.com/events/1033108552826888
About the Instructor
Gatti Napoleon Historical Tailoring provides well made garments for both modern and historical use with as low a price as possible. Their main focus is on historical garments made to the highest quality. Patterns are created from original garments and all handcrafted to match original examples. For examples of his work, visit his Instagram (@gatti_napoleon_historical).
About “Timeless Trades” Workshops
“Timeless Trades” Workshops at Fort Ligonier feature historical tradespeople who share their knowledge of the trades and skills used by their 18th century counterparts. Workshops occur several times a year, highlighting skills from sewing and shoemaking to gunsmithing and cooking.
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Where is it happening?
200 S Market St, Ligonier, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15658Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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