$13.00

This is a double breasted habit bodice taken from an 1883 tailoring guide. This was one style that was very popular during the late bustle era, and is suitable for 1882-1889. It has a roll collar/lapel, double points in the front, and square tail with a center back vent. The 2-piece coat sleeve is very slim, with a slightly full head. Combine this bodice with TV264 -1883 Habit Skirt for riding outfit. Or wear it with a regular skirt and overskirt for a tailored day dress.

$13.00

This bodice fits smoothly over a corset with a pointed front and back. The neck is rounded and the closure is in the center back. The pouf sleeve is formed in chrysanthemum style. Does not fit over bustle.

$13.00

This is a basic gathered Blouse Waist, which was popular in 1893. It has a gathered front and back, with a fitted lining. The center front is cut on the straight of grain, for use with plaids and stripes. The sleeve is the Balloon Sleeve, popular in 1893-94, and has a fitted lining. The Jabot is removable. The gathered blouse waist style was popular from the 1880s, and with a different sleeve, can easily be adapted to the late bustle era. Or, left sleeveless, it can be used effectively as a "vest" for wear under jackets for an 1880-1900 look.

$16.00

A tall and a short corselet, designed to be worn as a belt. Shaped to fit snug to the body. Laces in the center back. Fully boned to hold it's shape. Wear for 1880-1890's with a blouse, Eton Jacket, and/or bodice.

$7.00

Contains patterns for five different 1890's sleeves, for both day and evening, including: large evening puffs, Leg-'O-Mutton (moderate), fitted sleeve with over puff, Two-Piece Gigot (huge), and fitted lining. Add to any bodice or jacket to create the perfect 90's look.

$15.50

This is a very stylish, fitted jacket with a very wide notched lapel, and a flared hip.  It can have one of two different closures, either 3 bands or a faux vest to hold it close to the figure.  The front is fitted with a single dart.  The moderate sleeve is in two pieces, fitted to the elbow and with a full sleeve head.  A contrasting lining fabric is visible at the lapel and hip ripples.

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This is a loose fitting jacket to be worn over a blouse. Can be waist length with a square collar or crop length with a round collar. Sleeve is fitted to above the elbow with fullness at the top.

$12.00

A talma is a type of wrap with a fitted back held in place by a hidden belt. The front is loose with a center front closure. The "sleeves" hang in long points on each side. A box pleat in the back fits over a bustle.

$13.50

This is a cape like mantle which is belted at the waist. It is pointed at the back, and has two long pointed tabs at the front. A pointed collar decorates the neckline. Button closure at the center front. The sides drape loosely to give the appearance of flowing sleeves.

$12.50

This is a pattern for hat frame made of Buckram and Millinery wire, and covered with fabric. It has a narrow brim and a tapered crown in 4 heights. It perches lightly on the front of the head, and is held in place with a hat pin. The hat is very stylish and perfect for high fashion gowns of the 1880's.

$11.00

This is a pattern for a buckram hat/bonnet frame, that needs to be covered with fabric. It has a tapered crown, in regular and tall height. The crown can be either with a peak in the front, or turned up, in regular width, or in wide width. It perches lightly on top of the head, slightly back, and is held in place with hat pins, or bonnet sashes. Made with millinery wire, the hat is very durable and holds a good shape. We provide directions for one method of covering the frame during making up. There are many ways to cover a hat frame, however. Feel free to experiment with fabrics and folds to get a really professional look. The Regular crown is suitable for 1875-1889. The Tall crown is perfect for 1884-1889.

$11.00

 This elbow length cape was seen throughout the 1890's as the basic wrap of the times. It is cut in the Military style, also known as the ¾ Cape. It can be cut with a straight or scalloped hem. The reveres at the center front are optional. The collar is the stand-with-flair style, with wires to support the shape. The lining fabric is seen at the inside collar and optional reveres. This pattern provides for a fully lined cape, and it can be interlined with flannel for warmth. The closure can be cloak clasps, coat hooks, or frogs, as desired.

$11.50

$14.50