This cropped shirt was worn with a riding habit; under a jacket or bodice. This style shirt reduced bulk from additional layers of clothing. Note the tuxedo style collar and details.

1860s Riding Chemesettes

This cropped shirt was worn with every-day clothing under a jacket or bodice. This style shirt reduced bulk from additional layers of clothing. Note the rounded collar.

Round Collar Chemesettes

It was generally much easier and less expensive to replace worn out sleeves and cuffs than to replace a whole gown or bodice. In addition, under sleeves reduced the bulk of clothing. These sleeves were worn with many different kinds and styles of gowns. They can be made in a wide range of colors and fabrics.

Under Sleeves

Lace collars were used to change the look of a gown or to add that special touch.

Lace Collars

This shirt was very popular. It was patterned after a man’s military uniform shirt. It was often elaborately trimmed or embroidered. If you look closely you will see it buttons from the left. This shirt can be made in many colors, fabrics and trims.

Woman’s Garibaldi Shirt

A necessary undergarment, petticoats can be very elaborately decorated or very plain and simple. Can be made to either tie or button at the waist.

Petticoats

ACCESSORIES

Another very necessary undergarment. Open backed. Can be made to tie or button at the waist

Bloomers

This frame was used in the same way a hoop was worn to achieve the desired body shaping during the bustle dress era. Despite how it looks it is very comfortable to wear and easy to sit in.

Bustle Frame

Worn to protect clothing while doing chores or cooking. The bib was held in place by pins. This apron can either tie or button at the waist. Can be made from a wide variety of colors  and patterns.

Bib Apron

This is a standard apron worn to protect clothing. This apron ties at the back

Apron

The first suitcase of  old.  Fabric and color depends on what is available.. It has a leather button closure; an inside pocket and wooden handles.

Carpet Bag

Snoods were used to control “fly-away” hair. Once the hair was put up the snood was placed over the hair to control it. These hand made snoods are constructed from ribbon and can be either plain or fancy. The fancy version is accented with beads.

Snoods

Still another style of apron. Can be made many different colors and patterns.

Pinafore               

For the gentleman dressing up for a night at the theater or on the town. Many different colors and fabrics can be used to make your tie

Puff Tie

Stock Tie

Worn by gentleman in the mid to late 1860s. Most notably worn by Abe Lincoln

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