Kinsale Cloak For Young Maidens (FW-208)

Period: Colonial Description: The little sister to Folkwear’s best-selling romantic cloak for adults [ #207 ]. Full-length garment fastens at the neck and features a detachable, loosely fitted hood. Pattern includes historical lore, notes for hand-weavers, and instructions for finishing touches. Size & Fitting Info: Sizes: Girls [ 2 – 12 ] Manufacturer: Folkwear

Walking Skirt (FW-209)

Period: Edwardian Description: As the Victorian age drew to a close at the beginning of the 20th century and the Edwardian age dawned, women entered the arenas of sports and the professions. This was the skirt they wore, because it was comfortable and yet unencumbered by bustles and hoops. Full-length or street-length, with five gores. […]

Empire Dress (FW-215)

Period: Colonial Description: This high-waisted dress known today as the “empire” was worn in the period following the French Revolution in the late 1700’s. The revealing style, requiring few undergarments, reflected a desire to return to simpler, classical Grecian dress after the excesses of the European nobility. The narrow bodice is gathered into a skirt […]

Schoolmistress’ Shirtwaist (FW-216)

Period: Edwardian Description: Based on the vintage uniform of the 19th century schoolmarm, this two-piece outfit features a classic “shirtwaist” or blouse with beautifully different scalloped front opening and flattering princess lines. Wear it with the sweeping seven-gore skirt with optional bias trim Size & Fitting Info: Size: 8-14 Manufacturer: Folkwear

Vintage Vest (FW-222)

Period: Edwardian Description: Victorian gentlemen at the end of the 1800s needed a vest or waistcoat to be considered well-dressed, and smart Victorian women often paired vests with walking skirts for street wear. Our vests offer a variety of stylings, including collarless V-neck, bias-cut vest with shawl collar, and short front-darted style. Traditional bow tie, […]

A Lady’s Chemise (FW-223)

Period: Colonial Description: For hundreds of years, a chemise was that intimate garment worn next to a lady’s skin and was often meticulously monogrammed in dainty script during the Victorian era. Today, A Lady’s Chemise is the perfect nightgown or simple summer dress. Our flattering chemise was worn during the mid to late 1800s and […]

Big Sky Riding Skirt (FW-231)

Period: 20th Century Description: Bring out the cowgirl in you! Equestrian women of the early 20th century, who were determined to ride astride rather than sidesaddle, wore these divided skirts. An ingenious fashion, with front panel that buttons one way for a skirt and the other way for pants. Pattern is derived from a skirt […]