Wholesale 204 Missouri River Boatman's Shirt - Sewing Pattern

Misses 6-20; Men's 34-48. This roomy pullover work shirt was worn by hard-working raftsmen and fur traders on the Missouri, Mississippi, and Ohio Rivers of 1800s America. It is frequently depicted in the paintings of George Caleb Bingham. Our sewing pattern features full sleeves with underarm gussets that are gathered and attached into a shoulder yoke. A narrow and convertible cuff may be used. A neck gusset set into the shoulders gathers into a simple turned back collar, which is loosely fastened with a tape tie.  The bottom of the front opening was often strengthened with a needle-lace godet and decorated with the wearer's initials in cross stitch.  The long side openings were also reinforced.