This sleek garment freed early 20th century women from traditional undergarments, which were both elaborate and constricting.  Classic princess lines give this slip a smooth shape and flattering fit, whether worn underneath other garments or as a lightweight summer dress.  A natural companion for #FW-227.

$14.95

This is Edwardian charm at its best.  A perfect vintage wedding dress with high neck, leg o'mutton sleeves, and flounced train.  Simplified version can be a coordinated bridesmaid dress, dancing dress, or everyday fashion.  Pattern includes instructions for tucks, lace insertions, and a simple veil.

$19.95

Create a cherished heirloom from this pattern based on an 1848 original.  Tiny petal sleeves, drawstring closures, and gathered center panel with lace insertion make this a guaranteed collectible.  Toddler's dress has similar styling.  Pattern includes instructions for French hand sewing techniques.

When early 20th century women began motoring across America in the new automobiles, they needed something to protect their fancy finery from the dust and grim of the rough roadways.  The sensible and fashionable solution was this loose fitting, unlined, Princess seamed duster, which is still stylishly sleek today.

$16.95

Bring out the cowgirl in you!  Equestrian women in the early 20th century, who were determined to ride astride rather than sidesaddle, wore these divided skirts.  An ingenious fashion, with front panel that buttons one way for a skirt and the other way for pants.  Pattern is derived from a skirt worn by legendary rancher and rodeo rider, Fannie Sperry Steele.

$16.95

Classic career ensemble from Wall Street's 1920's heyday.  This version features a softly styled blouse with high collar similar to men's shirt fashions of the time, and a six gore skirt with swishy flared hemline.

Glamour oozed in Hollywood in the 1930's and 1940's, and this is the daytime dress the starlets wore.  It emphasizes curves, drapes elegantly, and lends an air of discreet sexiness.  The close fitting bodice is visually cinched in with front waistline ties, and fits smoothly into a flared skirt.  Shoulder pads lend that commanding air to any aspiring celebrity.

Stylish 1940's shirtwaist fashion with pleated bodice, long or short sleeves, and full button front opening.  Pattern includes knitting instructions for shawl collar cardigan.

Classic 1930's two piece suit and knitted shell.  Unlined jacket has soft gathering on shoulders and high hip, slightly padded shoulders, and long slender sleeves.  Straight skirt has center back kick pleat.  Basket weave stitch shell has round neck and cap sleeves.

The tango craze swept the country in the 1920's, and the exotic dance required fashions that dipped and swayed with the music.  This dramatic fashion has an optional shaped back hemline and draped scarf for sensuous movement.  The dress can also be made more conservatively, and worn with a cardigan sweater (knitting instructions included)