TRAVELING VEILS -
Suitable for wearing with a hat or bonnet, 1850 through 1865. Pattern includes
diagrams and illustrations to create large and small veils of different
shapes.
PATTERN #9304 - $12.00
 LADY'S
POCKET - Ladies of the 18th and early 19th centuries tied a
pair of these handy pockets under their skirts, accessible through slits
called pocket openings. Mid 19th century ladies found an extra pocket
invaluable while traveling and marketing. These hidden pockets carry
many items but put no strain on our garment seams. Choose a pocket or
pair made from a single print or pieced from a variety of period printed and
woven fabrics. (12" deep). Single fabrics: red, blue,
brown. Pieced: reds, blues, browns, greens, blacks, or mix 2.
SINGLE
FABRIC POCKET #A1 - $18.00
PIECED POCKET #A2 - $24.00 and up
 HOUSEWIFE
(SEWING KIT) - Keep garments in fit repair was easier for the
18th and 19th century soldiers, shoppers, and travelers if they carried
their "housewife" with them. Adapted from an original, this
kit is made from various printed and woven cottons. It contains
needles, thread, pins, patches, and extra ties. Colors: reds, blues,
browns, tans, greens, blacks, or mix 2.
HOUSEWIFE
#A3 - $30.00
POCKETS AND HOUSEWIFE PATTERN - Pattern includes
illustrated instructions for two pocket shapes to be made from a single
fabric or pieced from several as illustrated. Also included is a
pattern for the housewife or sewing kit pictured above. A lady often
carried her housewife in her pocket.
PATTERN #0101 - $18.00
BASIC
COLLARS AND CUFFS - A variety of collars and cuffs were
tacked to the neck and sleeve edges of a dress. They prevented contact
with the body, adding longer life to the garment. They were removable
and easily laundered, starched and pressed. Pattern includes pieces
for 7 collar and cuff styles, directions for sizing, plus embroidery motifs
and instructions for period stitches. PATTERN
#9802 - $18.00
ROSETTE
BELTS - Mid 19th century women often changed the appearance
of a dress by using different accessories. These belts, accented with
a single rosette, are sturdy enough to support a reticule or
chatelaine.
Colors: black, navy, dark brown. Belts are 40” in length; can be made smaller.
ROSETTE BELT
#A4 - $48.00
1840’s, ‘50’s &’60’s UNDERSLEEVES - Removable, washable white undersleeves protected the dress sleeves form dirt and wear. Printed "polka spots" appeared in the mid-1850’s for home wear and traveling. Sleeves are made of 10% light weight cotton and held above the elbow with elastic. Choice of elastic cuff or button cuff styles.
Colors: solid: white, ivory, or black(mourning or winter); spotted: white with red, black, brown or blue dots
Special order: Fabrics woven in stripes, checks or embroidered; shaped cuffs; additional ruffles. Call for quote.
In SUPPLIES section:
UNDERSLEEVES #A19 - $42.00/ pair
CROCHETED
WOOL VEIL - The veil, an indispensable accessory, kept the
dust off faces and discouraged unwanted attention from fellow
travelers. A wool veil added warmth in winter. This pattern was
originally published in 1864 Peterson's Magazine as a veil for infant's
wear. However, its 28" x 13" size does fit an adult. PATTERN
#0002 - $10.00
#A12: mid-1800’s CROCHETED
SONTAG SHAWL - $65.00 - (call for available colors)
An ideal garment for layering as it ties at neck; hand made of 100% wool of 2 colors. Original instructions from
1864. Original Civil War era photo shows a woman wearing
the same type of crocheted shawl. PATTERN
#0003 - $10.00
#2014-1: DOLL BONNET & MANTLE PATTERN- $16.00 - Bonnet and mantle are sized to fit a 20” mid 19th century porcelain doll. Bonnet and mantle have been adapted
from original adult garments, just as was done when the dolls were new.
#A26: mid-1800'sKNIT SCARF- $39.00 (call for available colors) - Knit scarves were just as popular in the 1800’s as they are today, adding warmth and color to brighten up your winter wardrobe. Our scarf was hand knit from an 1860 pattern. It features soft, 100% wool yarn knit in 3
colors. Scarf measures 60” from tassel to tassel.
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