1804 U.S. Army Issue Artillery Coat (PP-032-M)

Period: Colonial Description: This shell pattern may be used for military patterns circa 1796-1809. This includes patterns for the Lewis and Clark bicentennial celebrations. The pattern is based on U.S. Army correspondence between 1803-1805 from the National Archives as well as garments and drafting systems. The pattern also contains historical notes by Robert G. Stone […]

Late Victorian Corset (PP-213)

Period: Edwardian Description: The ‘Hour Glass’ silhouette of the 1880s and 1890s was achieved by wearing this corset or one similar to it. Today it is not necessary to draw the waist tight, only make the corset fit snugly to get the smooth Victorian look from shoulder to waist. Size & Fitting Info: Size: 8 […]

The Dart-Fitted Bodice (PP-702)

Period: Civil War Description: 1850’s – 1863 The seated lady wears full pagoda sleeves fashionable from the late 1850’s to 1863. The standing lady wears modified pagoda sleeves which could have been worn from the early 1850’s through 1863. The undersleeve pattern is included. Size & Fitting Info: Bust Sizes: [ 10-20 ]= [ 33.5-41.5 […]

1866 Ball Gown Bodice (PP-704)

Period: Civil War Description: Most Bodices we research are fitted with darts. The French seams of this model allow you to achieve the sleek sculptured look required from waist to neck. [ PP-800 skirts work well with this bodice. ] Size & Fitting Info: Bust Sizes: [ 10-20 ]=[ 33.5-41.5 ] Manufacturer: Past Patterns

19th Century Sensible Stay (PP-705)

Period: Civil War Description: These sensible stays are quick and easy to make and very comfortable to wear, because thy are un-boned. The lady in the background is wearing a Gestation/Maternity Stay with nursing gussets. These stays are suitable for Regency high-waisted dresses as well. Size & Fitting Info: Bust Sizes: [ 8-20 ]=31.5-41.5 ] […]

1850-1863 Petticoat & Drawers (PP-706)

Period: Civil War Description: Throughout the 19th C., drawers were generally two tubes that frequently overlapped at the front waist and were either set into a waistband or onto a drawstring. The petticoat , drawers and chemise illustrated below were part of the trousseau worn by Charlotte Lach, a professional seamstress. Size & Fitting Info: […]