38 Bust - 26 Waist
This dress is made of back faille. Three-cornered pieces trimmed with side-pleated ruffle of the material and with folds of faille are set into the skirt in front and on the sides. The back of the skirt is trimmed with ruffles and folds. The trimming for the polonaise consists of folds of faille, silk fringe, and passementerie agrafes.
Yardage - Approx. 19 yds 36" wide
$35.00
NEW
40 Bust - 26 Waist
The skirt of this dress is made of brown bure cloth, and is trimmed with brown woolen braid. The overskirt and waist of light and dark brown striped bure cloth are trimmed with woolen braid, woolen fringe, buttons, and bows of brown grosgrain ribbon.
Yardage - Approx. 15 1/2 yds. 36" wide
$37.00
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
Sizes 6-26 Included
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
Sizes 6-26 Included
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
Sizes 6-26 Included
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
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