Folkwear Romantic Fashions

FW#202 Victorian Shirt Misses 6-22; Men's 32-46 This bib-front dress shirt was fashionable for men in the 1870s and is still elegant today. A perfect companion with a vest or as a woman's oversized tunic or nightshirt. Pattern includes instructions for finishing touches. Suggested fabrics: Shirting weight fabrics such as broadcloth, gingham, muslin, or lightweight cotton flannel. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#204 Missouri River Boatman's Shirt  Misses 6-20; Men's 34-48 This roomy pullover work shirt was worn by hard-working raftsmen and fur traders on the rivers of 1800s America. The casual style is perfect for all types of today's labors, as well as pleasures. This shirt is popular with historical reenactors at Civil War and other historic events. Instructions for cross-stitch monogram and needle-lace godet for front opening are included. Suggested fabrics: Light or medium-weight shirting fabrics such as broadcloth, homespun, linen, chambray, or silk. The original shirt was made of handwoven linen. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#207 Kinsale Cloak One size for men and women (finished length from center back neckline to hemline is 55"/139cm) This billowing full-length cloak was a tradition in rural Ireland and can still be seen today in West County Cork, and at historic reenactments everywhere. The romantic garment fastens at the neck and features a detachable loosely-fitted hood. Pattern includes fascinating historical lore, notes for handweavers, and instructions for finishing touches. Suggested fabrics: Handwoven wool, wool, velvet, corduroy, poplin, denim, chintz, or weather-treated fabrics. Price $16.95 Quantity requested     Child Size click here

FW#215 Empire Dress Misses 6-16 This high-waisted dress known today as "empire" was worn in the period following the French Revolution in the late 1700s. The revealing style, requiring few undergarments, reflected a desire to return to simpler, classical Grecian dress after the excesses of the European nobility. Narrow bodice is gathered into a skirt that is slim in front and full in back. The optional full-length train and sleeve details make it perfect for a bridal fashion. Suggested fabrics: Soft, lightweight or medium-weight fabrics such as cotton gauze, batiste, dotted Swiss, rayon challis, silk, very lightweight silk velvet with drape. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#217 Poet's Shirt Misses 6-16; Men's 34-44 This romantic shirt dates from the 1820s, when such poets as Byron, Shelley, and Keats wore their collars open in defiance of conventional fashion. The easy-sew garment is equally poetic for men or women and can be made with plain or ruffled collar and cuffs. Pattern includes historical lore and instructions for authentic detailing. This is a favorite for men's Medieval/Renaissance costume and contemporary wedding shirt. Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight, soft or crisp shirting or blouse-weight fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk, or blends, in challis, crepe, batiste, broadcloth, homespun, or satin. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#232 Wall Street Blouse & Skirt Misses 6-16 Classic career ensemble from Wall Street's 1920s heyday. Our 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. Suggested fabrics: For the Blouse, choose lightweight to shirting-weight cottons or blends such as voile, batiste, lawn; handkerchief linen; silks such as crepe de chine or satin; rayon challis. For the Skirt, choose medium-weight wools such as gabardine or crepe; linen; raw silk; cottons or blends. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#209 Walking Skirt Misses 6-16 As the Victorian age drew to a close at the beginning of the 20th century and the Edwardian age dawned, women entered the arenas of sports and the professions. This was the skirt they wore, because it was comfortable and yet unencumbered by bustles and hoops. Full-length or street-length, with five gores. Pattern includes instructions for decorative cutwork embroidery (Broderie Anglaise). Suggested fabrics: Medium to heavyweight cottons and blends, linen, silk, lightweight wool, thin wale corduroy, or velvet. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

#267 M'Lady's Corset Misses Extra Small to 3X-Large This fun and fashionable pattern is representative of the late 16th century and early 17th century garments worn by upper class women in the royal courts and peasant women in their daily lives. Square-neck corset laces in back with purchased or handmade eyelets (instructions inside pattern). Scoop-neck corset fastens in front with purchased hook-and-eye tape, and features a peplum that echoes the waistline tabs of 16th-century doublets and corsets. Both versions feature the Elizabethan-era dropped center front waist. Make the scoop-neck version one or two sizes larger and wear as a vest. Pattern includes historical notes and a resource list for supplies. Suggested fabrics: For outer layer, medium to heavy-weight stable fabrics that do not drape, such as silk satin, brocade, damask, shantung, dupioni; cotton damask, brocade; linens and blends. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#205  Gibson Girl Blouse   Misses 10-32 (SM-3X)  The Gibson Girl was the ideal of feminine beauty at the turn of the century, and by 1905, the Sears Roebuck catalogue offered 150 versions of the blouse. The high-collar, back-buttoning yoke style is still just as flattering today. Instructions for optional tucks and lace insertion included.  Just as lovely today as it was then.  Perfect for wearing to the office as it looks lovely under suit jackets when you want to show your femininity. Price $14.95 373.93 Quantity requested

FW##210 Armistice Blouse Misses Small to 3X.  $14.95 This blouse dates from 1918, at the end of World War I. Fashion was in transition from frills to practicality, and this blouse blends the two beautifully. Make it as plain or fancy as you like. The center front panel can be lacy, pintucked, or plain; the collar and cuffs can be embellished in many ways. Pattern includes instructions for drawn-thread work. Suggested fabrics: Lightweight fabrics such as gauze, batiste, voile, georgette, or other light cottons; silk, rayon, or blends. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#220  Garden Party Dress    Misses 8-14 This pretty fashion from the post-Edwardian era features flattering princess lines, high or low neckline, gathered or pleated skirt, and a variety of embellishment options. The center front panel, side flanges, and cuffs are all candidates for lacy detailing, color blocking, or inventive fabric treatments. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW##227 Edwardian Bridal Gown - Misses 6-16 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. Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight cotton or blends such as batiste, lawn, voile, or broadcloth; handkerchief linen; silk broadcloth or crepe de chine; satin; taffeta. Original garments were made of cotton batiste. Simplified version can also be made from rayon or wool challis. Stripes, plaids, one-way prints, or diagonals are not suitable. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

FW#265 Afternoon Tea Dress - Misses Extra Small to Extra Large Inspired by the Edwardian tea gowns of 1912-1913, this is a versatile ensemble of layered components like those you've seen in the movie Titanic. The Dress features an optional drape that is arranged at center front and held in place with the shirred Belt. The Bow can be attached at the front or back of the Belt. The Sweetheart Tunic wraps in front and is held in place with Belt or Bow; the ruffled-sleeve Pullover Tunic can be worn front or back, belted or hanging straight. Suggested fabrics: For the Dress, Drape, Belt, Bow, choose silk or polyester satin, brocade, jacquard; lightweight silk or rayon velvet. For the Tunics, choose lightweight and/or sheer cotton, silk, rayon, polyester; lace; novelty velvet. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

#223 A Lady's Chemise Extra Small (Misses 6-8) to 3X Large (Misses 30-32) For hundreds of years, a chemise was that intimate garment worn next to a lady's skin and was often meticulously monogrammed in dainty script during the Victorian era. Today, A Lady's Chemise is the perfect nightgown or simple summer dress. Our flattering chemise was worn during the mid to late 1800s and we offer two appealing versions. Both views have short gathered and ruffled cap sleeves and can be cut low knee-length or at the hip to be worn as a blouse. Delicate pleats accent the center front and back of the neckline, which is adjustable with feminine ribbon drawstrings. Instructions and alphabet designs for a Victorian monogram are included. Suggested Fabrics: Light-weight cottons and blends such as batiste, lawn, voile, gauze, or eyelet; handkerchief linen; silks such as crepe de chine; rayon challis. Originals were made of lightweight muslin or linen. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#203 Edwardian Underthings  Extra Small (Misses 6-8) to 3X Large (Misses 30-32) Three charming "unmentionables" from the Edwardian bride's trousseau. The camisole, petticoat, and drawers make lovely undergarments or the prettiest summer outerwear.   Pattern includes instructions for crocheted edging, lace insertion, and decorative embroidery stitches. Suggested fabrics: Fine cottons or blends such as lawn, batiste, broadcloth, muslin, or silk. Petticoat can also be made of taffeta. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#219 Intimacies   Misses 8-22 This treasure chest of lingerie styles from the 1920s and 1930s includes a camisole, tap pants, bias teddy, and slip.  Depending on fabric choice, they can be made for under-garment pleasure or sassy summer outerwear.   Pattern includes instructions for lace appliqué, filet crochet lace, and decorative ribbon flowers. Suggested fabrics: Lightweight, soft fabrics of silk, cotton, rayon, synthetics, or blends such as crepe, challis, batiste, voile, or satin. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#226 Princess Slip  Misses 6-16 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 #227 Edwardian Bridal Gown. Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight cotton and blends such as batiste, lawn, challis, eyelet, or broadcloth; rayon challis; handkerchief linen; silk broadcloth. Original garments were made of fine cotton broadcloth. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#253 Vintage Bathing Costume Misses 6-20 In 1890, when women were just beginning to venture into the traditional men's sports arena, a bathing outfit could weigh as much as 20 pounds and cover up as much as full street dress. Our lighter-weight version features a knee-length gored skirt that buttons over a one-piece romper, topped off with a jaunty cap.   Recommended fabrics: Medium-weight cottons, linens, or blends. Original garments were made in light to medium-weight wools. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW##222 Vintage Vests - Misses 6-16; Men's 36-44 Victorian gentlemen at the end of the 1800s needed a vest or waistcoat to be considered well-dressed, and smart Victorian women often paired vests with walking skirts for street wear. Our vests offer a variety of stylings, including collarless V-neck, bias-cut vest with shawl collar, and short front-darted style. Traditional bow tie, with instructions for tying, is also included. Suggested fabrics: Medium to heavyweight fabrics of cotton, silk, wool, linen, synthetics or blends with or without nap, such as brocade, velvet, corduroy, canvas, pique, velveteen, or synthetic suede. The bias cut of the shawl-collar vest is especially suitable for stripes or plaids. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

FW#230 Model T Duster - Misses 8-16 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 grime of the rough roadways. The sensible and fashionable solution was this loose-fitting, unlined, Princess-seamed duster, which is still stylishly sleek today. Suggested fabrics: Heavyweight cotton or blends, such as poplin, corduroy, or denim; suit-weight linen; wool gabardine or blends; water-repellent fabrics. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

Americas

FW#120 Navajo Blouse & Skirt Misses 4-20; Girls 4-10 This pullover blouse was traditionally made of velvet, lined with calico, embellished with silver buttons, and worn with a calico "broomstick" skirt. Vary the fabric combinations to match your own personal style. Pattern includes complete blouse instructions, drawings for tiered skirt, and tips for broomstick pleating effect. Suggested fabrics: Velvet, velveteen, velour, lightweight corduroy, light to medium-weight cottons, blends, and wool. For optional contrasting facings: soft, lightweight cotton (calico is traditional) or blends. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#124 Bolivian Milkmaid's Jacket Misses 8-14 These short jackets, worn by women of the Bolivian altiplano, are reminiscent of Spanish Conquistador costumes. Beautiful in brightly colored velvet and trimmed with beading and braid. Pattern includes jacket lore and instructions for authentic detailing. Suggested fabrics: Medium to heavyweight fabrics such as velvet, wool, corduroy, flannel, cotton, linen, or silk. Price $14.95 Quantity requested

FW#125 Huichol Wardrobe Blouse and Skirt sized for Misses 6-16; all other pieces Misses small to Men's large The lavishly embroidered clothing of the Huichol (pronounced "WEE-chole") Indians of Mexico reflects the richness of their culture. This easy-to-sew collection of traditional garments offers many possibilities for creative embellishment. Information about Huichol dress and authentic detailing included. Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight cotton, rayon, linen, or blends; medium-weight silk, muslin, linen; lightweight wool or blends. Price $19.95 Quantity requested

FW#127 Seminole Jacket & Skirt Misses 6-16; Men's 34-44 This dirndl-style skirt and blouson jacket are distinguished by the intricate and colorful piecing known as Seminole patchwork. The skirt features an optional dust ruffle and hem tuck. Pattern includes information about the history and technique of Seminole patchwork. Suggested fabrics: For Jacket without patchwork, choose medium to heavyweight cotton, wool, linen, flannel, blends, or napped fabrics such as corduroy or velveteen. For Skirt without patchwork, choose light to medium-weight cotton, rayon, wool, linen, or blends. For Jacket and Skirt with patchwork, choose light to medium-weight cotton or blends that are at least 50% cotton. Price $16.95 Quantity requested

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