FLORAL COMBS - To accent the ornately dressed hair required for formal occasions, ladies often inserted combs trimed with flowers or berries at the back or sides. Our metal combs slide easily into hair, but remain firmly in place. Available in 5" or 3" combs; seasonal flowers and colors available.
3" FLORAL COMB #ET16 - $23.00
5" FLORAL COMB #ET17 - $28.00
FAVORITE PURSES & RETICULES - Small, draw-string purses became a stylish about 1790 when dresses were too skimpy to hide the bulk of a pocket worn under it. Even after dresses styles increased in fullness, purses continued to be a popular accessory upon which to display needlework proficiency. Pattern contains illustrated instructions for 4 purse shapes and trim instructions for
braiding, beading, and embroidery.
PATTERN #0102 - $16.00
TRAVELING VEILS -
Suitable for wearing with a hat or bonnet, 1850 through 1865. These
16" long silk veils are bordered with satin ribbon of the same
color. Colors ivory, wine, black, navy, brown. Also: 30"
black silk crepe Mourning Veils; no ribbon trim. Pattern includes
diagrams and illustrations to create large and small veils of different
shapes.
TRAVELING VEIL #ET14 -
$30.00
MOURNING VEIL #ET15 - $35.00
PATTERN #9301- $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 - $12.00
PIECED POCKET #A2 - $18.00
PAIR #A1P - $22.00
PAIR #A2P - $34.00
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 - $20.00
NEW! 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 - $16.00
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 - $16.00
ROSETTE
BELTS - Mid 19th century women often changed the appearance
of a dress by using different accessories. These belts, accented with
a single or double rosette, are sturdy enough to support a reticule or
chatelaine. Colors: black, navy, dark brown. Please indicate
waist measurement on order form.
ROSETTE BELT
#A4S - $40.00 (specify single or double rosette)
ROSETTE BELT #A4D - $45.00
PINNER
APRON - Whether working around the camp or a living history
site you can look authentic and protect your garments at the same
time. Aprons such as these were worn from the 1700's through the
1800's. Fabrics are 100% cottons printed or woven in period
patterns. Colors: blues, greens, browns, reds, blacks.
APRON #A8 - $40.00
HAT
/ BONNET STAND - Protect your valuable hat or bonnet.
This velvet covered wooden stand will support your period head wear,
preventing it from becoming misshapen while not in use.
HAT STAND #A9 - $18.00
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
CROCHETED
SONTAG SHAWL - Shawls, worn by men, women, and children, were
quite often worn under a cloak or coat for additional warmth. This
particular shawl ties at the neck, making it an ideal garment for
layering. Crocheted in three colors of wool, the instructions were
originally published in Peterson's Magazine in 1864.
PATTERN #0003 - $10.00