Broadfall pants were worn during the late 1700s through the mid 1800s.  It is the correct style to be worn with the Trailblazer shirts.  These pants had a very baggy seat, but we give you an option for a closer, more modern fit.  Pattern includes instructions for both fabric and leather.

$11.95

The trailblazer shirt package contains four different styles commonly worn from the later 1700s through the Civil War years.  Simple and easy to make from 30" to 68" chest are contained in each pattern package.  For comfort and east of construction, we have re-designed the underarm in the modern style.  The originals had box-shaped bodies and sleeves with a diamond shaped gusset in the armpit and neck areas. 

$13.95

Our Britches pattern is true to the style developed by the federal government for issue during the Civil War and was favored by U. S. Forces and Confederate alike. Complete with watch pocket and suspender buttons, and sewing instructions.

$11.95

These short capes were common from the 1830's on, but reached their height of popularity (and decoration) in the 1890's.  Our pattern taken from Victorian originals, includes two versions, with inside watch pockets and complete instructions.

$11.95

Worn over a full, round hoop skirt, this afternoon costume evokes memories of a Scarlet O'Hara pre-Civil War dress.  The two-piece dress sports the wide pagoda sleeves popular during the 1850s.  The original was of moiré striped silk taffeta with silk fringe.  Pattern includes bodice, skirt, under-sleeve, bustle and collar

$19.95

Worn over a full, round hoop skirt, this afternoon costume evokes memories of a Scarlet O'Hara pre-Civil War dress.  The two-piece dress sports the wide pagoda sleeves popular during the 1850s.  The original was of moiré striped silk taffeta with silk fringe.  Pattern includes bodice, skirt, under-sleeve, bustle and collar

$19.95

Specifications:  Crown Height: 4.5 inches front, 3.25 back, Brim Width: 5 inches front, Overall brim length front to back: 14 inches, Brim Circumference: 33 inches, Total Length of Wire Req'd: 79 inches

View A is a bell shape, meant to mimic the shape of multiple petticoats.  This is the shape of medium hoops from their invention in 1856 until the "elliptic" shape of View B became popular, about 1863. It returned to popularity in 1869 to 1883, depending on the style of the gown.  However, for theatrical use, this shape was the popular skirt shape in the 1830's, 1840's and 1850's as well.  The View B elliptic skirt was used from 1863 until about 1869.  If you wear the bustle pad on top of it, the shape can be taken to 1871.  View C, the bustle, rear hoop, and flat front were worn in the heyday of trains and bustles from 1869 to 1876.  This bustle/hoop can also be worn under any gown with a train from 1883 to 1889.  View D and E were popular during the bustle revival years of 1883 to 1889.  A bustle pad is also included which was worn during the period when all ogther cages had bed discarded.

The stay fastens and adjust in the back with laces.  A busk made of wood, kept the front of the stay straight.

The gown closes in the back with four hooks and eyes, one at the neck and three on the waistband.