We have broke down certain patterns into two
categories
1)ladies size 2)Plus Size
any patterns notated with the crown
represent patterns available in our Plus Sizes.
All the
patterns are my own designs and I do not carry anybody else's. These patterns
are proven that the garment was used and works before they are released. They
are not based on concept like so many others. I will be coming out with more patterns &
patterns for children in the near future. If you have any Idea's
or special needs,
please contact me.
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Bodices: Bodices
or the upper half of the outfit came in many shapes and styles. I have
tried to provide a wide range of styles for all body types and uses.
These bodices use several methods of fitting, vertical darts, gathers,
pleats and fitted pattern pieces. They also have a variety of finishing
methods for the lower edge: piping, waistband, tucked-in and over skirt,
all depending on the style of the garment. Please carefully read the
pattern descriptions to decide which bodice style will best suit you and
your planned outfit.
The fitted bodice was the most common bodice of the
1860’s. It is fitted tight to the body with vertical darts in the front
and the curved lines of the back. This bodice pattern is for a jewel
neck line with modified pagoda sleeves. It is a style that was worn by
women of all ages. When combined with a Timeless Stitches skirt pattern
makes a perfect day dress or camp dress.
This bodice does not fit as tightly
to the body as the fitted bodice. This is a very comfortable bodice for
those of us who are a little on the heavy set side. As the name implies,
the bodice is fitted using gathers in the front and back. This bodice
pattern is for a jewel neck with modified pagoda sleeves. It has a
waistband that is design to fit over the waistband of your skirt. When
combined with a Timeless Stitches skirt pattern makes a perfect day
dress or camp dress.
Tea Bodices were worn to “take Tea” which often mean an
afternoon of visiting. Tea Bodices were designed to “be seen” in and
thus were fancier than a day dress. This pattern has a fitted front that
falls to a point over the waistband of your skirt and a peplum back. The
bodice has a jewel neckline with pagoda sleeves. The sleeves and peplum
are designed to be trimmed with a self-fabric pleated ruffle. The bodice
can be fastened at the front with your choice of three optional
closings This is a very dressy and flattering style
One of the most common jacket worn
during the Era. Worn originally as a show of Patriotism, the Zouave
Jacket, fast became the Jacket of choice. The first Jackets were black
with red trim but the style soon progressed to many color and fabric
combinations, but the trim color was mainly black. Ensembles including
Zouave jackets can be worn as outdoor wear including riding habits. This
pattern is for two styles of Zouave Jacket: the open jacket and the
closed jacket with two back styles, straight and
pointed.
This pattern is for a simple but
dressy bodice that combines many of the features of bodices of the era.
The bodice is not tightly fitted; instead it utilizes small pleats along
the waistline to give it shape and structure. This is a great bodice to
start your Civil War sewing, as it is one of the easiest to make and
fit, while giving you the basic sewing techniques for garments of the
Era. The bodice is designed so it can either be tucked into your skirt
or placed on a waistband.
The definition of a Basque Bodice is a bodice that
extends below the waist, over the skirt. Empress Eugenie of France made
this Basque style popular. In 1858 she ordered 25 of these garments in
many fabric choices. The bodice is not tight fitting, like most of the
bodices worn; it utilizes pleats or gathers and fabric belts to give it
shape at the waistline. This makes this garment more comfortable to wear
than many of the tight-fitting bodices. Options are included in the
pattern for three styles of edging: pleated, ruffled and a fabric
ruching, as well as an optional pelerine
jacket without sleeves. Swiss
Bodies and other “waists” were very popular because they extended a
Ladies wardrobe. The addition of a Swiss Body and Tucked Bodice to your
wardrobe gives you many new “outfit” choices. Swiss Bodies were worn for
everything from traveling to evening wear depending on the fabric from
which it was made. Swiss Bodies are very comfortable to wear as they
give free movement unlike the tight fitted bodices.
