A favorite at Renaissance Faires and Oktoberfests, this tree piece outfit enhances the maiden in you.  Variations include knee length or low calf length skirt, dirndl bodice with high or low neck, high or low neck blouse and an apron.  Pattern features many options for detailing, ruffling, ruching, and shaping.  Information included about authentic detailing custom fitting, and adapting garment for Renaissance costumes.

$16.95

A complete ensemble from Old Russia that includes jumper, blouse, and apron, along with options for lace and embroidered embellishment.  Wear the jumper by itself as a sundress or combined with other pieces for a variety of looks.  Pattern includes historical information about Russian peasant costume and instructions for traditional punch needle embroidery.

$16.95

This wrapped jumper has a centuries long history in Tibet.  The Chupa features an asymmetrical wrap front, wide neckband, and simple faced armholes.  Both the Chupa and Chupa inspired skirt have unique side extensions that wrap around the back to tie in front.  The resulting silhouette is slim, yet the extensions enable enough leg room to make walking easier than most wrap skirts.

$16.95

This feminine ensemble of flowing tunic and wide legged pants is considered to be the traditional costume of Vietnam.  The easy sew tunic features front and back waist shaping darts, mandarin collar, front neckline/armhole opening, tapered long sleeves with elbow darts, and long free hanging front and back panels.  The pants have an easy full legged fit, center back sipper, and faced waistline.

$19.95

A sensational fashion for dancing or dress up, with lavish flounces that move with flash.  Dress has princess seams, flounced cap sleeves, V-neck front, and up to four tiers of flounces.  Skirt has back waist darts and raised waistline.  Make it with all four flounces or just one flounce for a salsa hot mini.  Pattern for rose accessory to attach to the dress or pin in hair included.

$19.95

Worn by the stalwart women who conquered the 19th century American prairie, this flowing dress was traditionally worn with a practical apron.  With or without the apron, mid-calf or ankle-length, the dress is feminine and comfortable.  Instructions for vintage embroidered finishing touches are included.

$16.95

The "Genuine Philippine Hand Embroidered" frocks of the 1920's were all the rage among women too busy to stitch.  This easy sew style features a flattering dropped waist and optional smocking.  Pattern includes instructions for smocking and embroidery stitches, as well as a full sized embroidery design motif.

$16.95

This high-waisted dress known as "empire" was worn in the period following the French Revolution in the late 1700's.  The revealing style, requiring few undergarments, reflected a desire to return to simpler, classical Grecian dress after the excesses of the European nobility.  Narrow bodice is gathered into a skirt that is slim in front and full in back.  The optional full length train and sleeve details make it perfect for bridal fashion.

$14.95

Based on the vintage uniform of the 19th century schoolmarm, this two piece outfit features a classic "shirtwaist" or blouse with beautifully different scalloped front opening and flattering princess lines.  Wear it with the sweeping seven gore skirt with optional bias trim.

$16.95

This pretty fashion from the post-Edwardian era of the early 1900's features flattering princess lines, high or low neckline, gathered or pleated skirt, and a variety of embellishment options.  The center front panel, side flanges, and cuffs are all candidates for lacy detailing, color blocking, or inventive fabric treatments.

$14.95