Children’s Chemise (HE-15-C)

Period: Civil War Description: Children’s Chemise Godey’s Lady’s Book. Sacque chemise for a little girl. Can be made out of cotton lawn or fine linen. Use cotton broad-cloth, or heavy-weight linens for colder weather. Pattern Skill Level [ 1 ] Size & Fitting Info: Girl’s Sizes: [ 6-10 ] Manufacturer: Harriet’s

Children’s Drawers (HE-16-C)

Period: Civil War Description: Children’s Drawers Godey’s Lady’s Book. Sacque drawers for a little girl. The opening in the pantalette is new [ for 1859! ] and very pretty. The narrow lines are tucks, or insertings. Can be made out of cotton lawn or fine linen. Use cotton broadcloth, or heavy-weight linens for colder weather. […]

Children’s Toddler Dress (HE-29-C)

Period: Civil War Description: Boy’s & Girl’s Jan. 1865 Peterson’s Magazine. Simple, easy-to-make toddler dress. The bottom of the girl’s skirt, pockets, sleeves, and the yoke are all embroidered in a very beautiful pattern, either with chain-stitch or braiding. Pattern includes embroidery detail. Toddler boys wore dresses during this time period, although plainer in styling […]

Douglas & Sherwood Corset (HE-53-L)

Period: Civil War Description: c.1858 Harper’s Magazine. This corset tournure was a highly recommended novelty. It forms an effectual support for the skirts. Vertical seam steel boning, horizontal steel insertion to form a demi-hoop. Optional straps for overall support. Pattern Skill Level [ 2 ] Size & Fitting Info: Bust Sizes: [ 6-16 ]=[ 32-43 […]

1880’s Victorian Corset (HE-77-L)

Period: Edwardian Description: 1880’s Victorian Corset Later Victorian “hour-glass” corset. Corded bust line between front panels. Numerous long, curved panels comprise this beauty. Requires longer busk and steel boning than mid-century garments. Very elegant! Pattern Skill Level [ 1 ] Size & Fitting Info: Bust Sizes: [ 6-16 ]=[ 32-43 ] Manufacturer: Harriet’s