$16.50

This skirt gives the beautiful A-line of the 1890's. It has a gored front. The sides are fitted with a dart, and the back is pleated very full into the center back. The seam across the middle back is historically correct. Comes in two train lengths. The closure is in the center back.

$17.50

This skirt is slim with gentle draping across the front. The demi-trained back is cut in fan shape and hangs in a large box pleat. The closure is in the left side seam. Requires min. 50" wide material.

$18.50

This skirt is the 1890's at it's best. The hem is a full 6 yards around, with gored seams to fit smoothly at the waist. Three godets in back are in box pleats, while the full side gores fall in graceful ripples. The closure is hidden under the box pleats at the left side back.

$19.50

The front panel extends the full length of the skirt, while the sides and back are cut with a fitted upper section and a tapered flare to add fullness at the hem. It has box pleats on either side of the center back closure. An optional kick pleat can be added to the front seams at the hem. This style of skirt was extremely popular from 1898-1903, and can be used for both day and evening wear.

$16.50

This skirt is constructed all in one piece. The front is narrow and fitted with darts. The full back lays in folds, with a center back closure. Requires minimum of 50" material for taller sizes.

$15.50

This pattern for a split skirt is taken from a tailoring guide of 1901. The Split Riding Skirt is ankle length, and the Bicycle Skirt is calf length. The center front has buttons to close the split. The center back has double box pleats to hide the split legs. There are two side front plackets with flaps for the closure. This skirt is suitable for riding, hiking, bicycling, hunting, and other sporting outfits.

$18.00

The apron is flat in front , and has wide sashes that tie over the bustle and hang down the back. This overskirt is suitable for a casual day dress. Fits over a bustle.

$7.50

The apron is lightly swaged in front with pleats at the side seam. The side back has pleated drapes hanging loosely down the side of the bustle. Two sashes hang from the enter back. The closure is in the center back. Fits over a bustle.

$9.50

This Square overskirt was a very popular style in 1875 and 1876. It is designed to be worn with an underskirt and petticoat TV101. The apron is smooth in front with gathers at the side backs making "fans" over the top of the bustle. Between the fans is a poufed back section with 2 tails falling below the poufs. The closure is in the center back. This skirt is suitable for a nice visiting skirt, or with elaborate trimming, would make a nice ball gown overskirt. Bordered fabrics would look especially nice, as the apron is cut on the cross grain. Many examples of this style have braid work or ribbon scrolled along the square edge. The back poufs were often of the contrasting fabric, but may also be the same fabric.

$14.50

The classic bustle overskirt is swaged in front with pleats at the sides. The back has poufs held in place by tapes. It can be either round or pointed in front, and round or square behind. The closure is in the left side seam. Fits over a bustle.

$10.50

The gored front hangs in low swags with pleats at the sides. The back is pleated at the waist and left to hang low in swags. Inside tapes hold the skirt into a Tie-back position. The closure is in the side back seam. Natural Form, does not fit over bustle.

$12.50