Period: Civil War Description: 1850’s – 1860 Chemises or shimmies, View A pictured at left & View B pictured above, were worn under the corset throughout the 19th C. Generally, they were calf length. Size & Fitting Info: Bust Sizes: [ 10-20 ]=[ 33.5-41.5 ] Manufacturer: Past Patterns
Period: Civil War Description: We date the stay to the 1840’s because when worn, rather than curving in at the waist, it creates a slightly cylindrical silhouette from the shoulders to the waist. Over the years we have seen similar stays advertised into the 1880’s. Size & Fitting Info: Bust Sizes: [ 8-26 ]=[31.5-47.5 ] […]
Period: Civil War Description: 1850’s – Late 1860’s A Dropped-shouldered blouse popularized in America and Great Britain in support of Garibaldi’s fight for Italian Independence. Combine with the PP-700 skirt and a wide belt and you have a sports outfit for croquet or the beach. Size & Fitting Info: Bust Sizes: [ 10-20 ]=[ 33.5-41.5 […]
Period: Civil War Description: The pattern includes extensive historical notes. Size & Fitting Info: Waist Sizes 32-38 Manufacturer: Past Patterns
Period: Civil War Description: 1860’s – 1870’s This princess “A” line dress is very comfortable. Suitable for ladies in confinement. Size & Fitting Info: Bust Sizes: [ 10-20 ]=[ 33.5-41.5 ] Manufacturer: Past Patterns
Period: Regency/Romantic Description: Single and Flounced Skirt The instruction include flounce variations discussed and illustrated in Godey’s Lady’s Book. Worn with the Fan-Front Bodice. Size & Fitting Info: Waist Sizes: [ 10-20 ]=[ 25.5-33.5 ] Manufacturer: Past Patterns
Period: Regency/Romantic Description: Late 1840’s to Early 1850’s The illusion of a small waist is created with tucks at the shoulders which are drawn into shirring at the center front waist. Size & Fitting Info: Bust Sizes: [ 10-20 ]=[ 33.5-41.5] Manufacturer: Past Patterns
Period: Regency/Romantic Description: The original from which we made our pattern was worn by Caroline Moore. Miss Moore was born in 1832 in Pluxey, Texas. The original fabric was a black cotton sateen. Size & Fitting Info: The pattern is one size. Manufacturer: Past Patterns
Period: Civil War Description: 1830’s – 1836 Full High Gown The dropped shoulders with gigot sleeves, and slightly high-waisted gown was fashionable from the mid 1820’s through the year 1836. However, unfashionable after 1836, but we see it used until 1840. The gown fastens in the back with hooks and eyes. Size & Fitting Info: […]
Period: Regency/Romantic Description: According to records, this dress was worn by Mary Gregg Butler. It appears to have been made in the late 1820’s or early 1830’s. This Romantic Era dress in two styles. View A has banded-down sleeves, or View B full leg o mutton early sleeve. The View B pelerine capelet was worn […]