38 Bust - 25 Waist
The costume illustrated is of brown wool with white shawl borders, or, as they are now called, handkerchief borders. It consists of a straight skirt, belted bodice and foundation skirt.
Yardage -8-3/4 yds 44" wide
$29.75
NEW
39 Bust - 25 Waist
This costume is a variety of the "surprise dress", and consists of a skirt and a redingote with a jacket front, so contrived, that both the plain jacket and skirt fronts of the redingote can be fastened back, displaying an interior of the gayer plaid material, and a vest and belt of dark blue moiré.
Yardage -5-1/2 yds plaid, 6 yds plain goods, 48" wide
$40.00
NEW
38 Bust - 32 Waist
This simple gown comes in 5 styles. The fabric is cut on the bias.
$18.00
NEW
37 Bust - 25.25 Waist
This dress, in steel gray color, furnished with bands of material, cut to form and adorned with white braid. English translation and original French sewing instructions are included.
Yardage - 6 7/8 yds covert cloth 60" wide, 14 buttons, 20" silk, 24" ribbon
$16.25
NEW
30.5" - 42" Bust
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
31.5" - 42" Bust
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
Multi-Size - 6-24
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
1882 Tea Gown
Size Group A only - See Size Chart on page 8
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
Multi-Size - fits Size Group A
This pattern is for a variety of 1845 dresses. It is drafted using a German tailor's guide written circa 1843. This style is suitable for the years 1840-1853, and should be worn over several petticoats rather than a hoop. View A has a gathered Fan Front bodice, with a fitted lining and a smooth back. View B has a fitted front with reveres, narrow at the waist and widening out to the shoulders. The bodice can also be left plain if desired. The bodice is fitted in the front with seam from shoulder to front waist, instead of darts. It also has a side, side back, and back seams for a closer fit recommended for the larger German body frame. The waistline is slightly low all around, with a deep point in the front. The full skirt can be attached to the bodice, or can be sewn to a separate waistband. The closure is in the center back, with hooks and eyes. The narrow 2 piece sleeve can also be headed with an optional sleeve cap.
$14.00
1830's Romantic Era Dress
Size Group A Only - See Size Chart on page 8
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
1856 Gathered Dress
Multi-Size - Bust 30-50 Waist 22-42
This pattern is for an 1856 dress, designed from fashion plates and original garments of the pre-civil war era. This style is suitable for the years 1855-1862, and fits over TV141 round hoop. It has a gathered Fan Front bodice, with a fitted lining and a gathered back. The deep V neckline can be filled in with a chemisette, or left open for a dinner dress. The full gathered sleeve has a fitted upper section and dropped shoulder line. The bodice reaches to the waist at the back and sides, with a shallow point in front. The bodice can also be made plain, if desired. A full skirt is attached to the bodice, or can be sewn to a separate waistband. The closure is in the center front, with hooks and eyes. Each size is hand drawn, not scaled, with all of the bodice seams true to the era. This bodice is designed to fit snugly over a corset.
#TV-456
$16.00