Yardage - Approx 8 3/4 Yds 48" wide (I do not know if this includes the extra drapery pieces and the foundation skirt.

Dress is done in 100% black wool with black double velvet trim and black buttons.  Mr. Theiss changed the way in which the back drapes were hung.

Yardage - Approx 12 yds 36" wide

Yardage - 5-1/2 yds wool poplin 42" wide, 3-1/4 yds crepe 39" wide

Yardage - 6 yds serge 45" wide, 30" of silk, 10 yds of piping or soutache, 1-1/2 yds velvet ribbon, 4 large eyelets, 2 jeweled knotted frogs, 1 leather belt

$23.75

Yardage - 6-1/2 yds blue striped mohar, 2-1/4 yds taffeta, 34 buttons, 40" braiding, 1 collar

$25.75

Yardage - 6 1/2 yds 50" wide plaid, 2 3/4 yds cloth, 3/4 yd moire

$28.50

Yardage - 6 yds 48" wide serge, 156 yds soutache

$25.25

Navajo women were able to reproduce these clothes creating their own style using the velvets and calicos which were available at the trading posts of the 1870s and using coin buttons and their own silver jewelry.  Reproduced by Buckaroo Bobbins and offered as both skirt and with two blouse designs also comes with complete instructions on authentic broomstick pleating.

$13.95

Once in a while it is only right that we set our worldly cares aside, kick up our heels and celebrate life.  Feminine, flattering emphasizing puffed sleeves, fitted bodice and a full gathered skirt, this dress is a classic you'll love to wear.

$11.95

A polonaise is a Polish word for a dress with a tight bodice and a short skirt divided in front and looped, or drawn back, over a longer skirt.  For those "loose women" who refuse to wear a corset, the pattern includes a boned version to produce the same smooth silhouette.  Pattern includes Polonaise, skirt, bustle and complete instructions.

$16.95

All the components of the pattern are separate and can be combined and layered as desired.  The bodice is period correct, with the pleats in back designed to accommodate the bustles of the 1880's.  It can be made with 3/4 length sleeves or sleeveless.  The drawers, both long and short, are period.  The petticoat and the skirts are a circle skirt.  The petticoat has 3 layers of gathered lace at both the inside and outside hem.  The skirts can be made in a plain circle or gored circle, with or without ruffles.  The overskirt with drape front and bustle back are period correct.  Pattern consists of bodice, circle and gored skirts, overskirt drape, petticoat, drawers, hat and stockings.

$14.00

All views have a two dart front bodice and a classic curved V, tucked back.  The darts are boned.  The front of the skirt is directionally knife pleated, the sides are box pleated and the back is cartridge pleated (gauged).  The bodice, sleeves and skirt are flat lined with polished cotton.  The skirt has a pocket and is stitched to the bodice.  The bodice has piping at the neck, arms eyes and waist.  Dress has 3 styles of sleeves and also included are a collar and plain under-sleeves.

$14.00

The split skirt has a total of eight panels with a false front opening that closes with buttons.  There are two optional patch pockets on the front.  The font flap shown in the View A illustration is detachable.  The top can be made as a vest or a jacket with sleeves.  The front does not overlap and meets at center front.  The leggings can be made with front or side openings. 

$14.00

This is a princess seamed gown with an optional Watteau back. Designed for casual wear at tea and breakfast. Button closure the entire length of center front. Fitted sleeves and mandarin collar. Natural Form

$21.50

This is a Full dress for the 1830's. Beret Sleeves for evening dress and Gigot Sleeves for day wear. Gathered front and back for added style. Single dart, t-back seams, with attached skirt, straight at waist or with a shallow point, and center back closure.

$16.50