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Whistle Stop Polonaise A gorgeous late Victorian polonaise, which can be made as a day dress, afternoon visiting dress, or a traveling dress. Made in silk it would make a gorgeous wedding gown. The design is taken from an extant
garment found in a tiny shop called Whistle Stop Antiques. All
details of the original are included, as well as simplified versions for
those who wish a less detailed gown. Fabrics
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Harper's Bazaar
Corset Mid to late Victorian 1865-1880
1870-1.......$16.00
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1868-1887 Traveling
Bustle 1870-2............$12.00
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1858 Round Cage Crinoline
Truly Victorian
This is the perfect hoop for under regular, round shaped skirts It has 10 hoop
wires to support heavy skirts, and a bag at the hem to keep the wearer from
stepping through the hoops. 126" at the hem. Center front closure. Easy to
build and the correct shape for 1855-1862. Multi-sized, regular and oversize.
TV141........$10.00
Combination Underwear
This is a chemise and drawers combined into one garment. Open crotch and center front button closure. With three necklines to choose from, it can be worn under any style bodice. A correct undergarment for the years 1878 - 1900.Multi-sized, 30-50" bust.
TV105........$14.00
Can-Can Skirt
This is the classic skirt worn by Can-Can dancers in the 1890's. A full circle, 32" length and a lining filled with ruffles. Center back closure. Perfect for saloon and dance hall wear
TV280.......$12.00
1865 Elliptical Skirt
Truly Victorian
This is the skirt that fits over our Elliptical Cage Crinoline, TV103. It has
9 panels, is fitted with pleats for a smooth waist, and flares to over
188" at the hem. This skirt gradually lengthens towards the back, to
keep the hem at floor level all around the skirt. Center back closure.
Multi-sized, XS-3XL
TV247..........$18.00
1861 Garibaldi Blouse
From Truly Victorian
This is a loose fitting blouse, with dropped shoulders and bishop sleeves.
Comes in two styles, tuck-in or gathered into a waistband. Center front
button closure, small band collar, button cuffs. Wear under a jacket or
belted. Perfect for the years 1861-1869. Fits Size Group A and B
TV441.......$14.00
1887 Summer Overskirt
The front drapes just overlap in the center front and the sides are pulled high
up onto the hips. The back is bouffant, with the sides falling in folds to make
a nice uneven hem line. The closure is in the center front. Underskirt not
included. XS - 2XL
TV363..........$15.00
1865 Elliptical Cage Crinoline
Truly Victorian
This open wire hoop skirt will give you the elusive elliptical shape that was so
popular in Late/Post Civil War era of 1863-1868. A hem "bag" will keep
the wearer's feet from slipping through. A wonderful shape and size at 126"
hem circumference. One size fits most, up to 52" hip.
TV103.......$12.00
1884 French Vest Bodice
Truly Victorian
This bodice has a simulated, hourglass-shaped "vest." The back is
finished with pleats below the waist. Double military collar and center
front button closure. Two-piece sleeves with fullness at the shoulder, and
choice of 3 lengths. Fits over a bustle.
TV463......$16.00
1880's Yoked Blouse
Truly Victorian
This is the perfect thing for casual, summertime wear. Historically correct
for 1870's and 1880's, it is loose and unboned, fitted with a Yoke at the
shoulders. Two-piece sleeves and a round collar finish out the look. Fits
over a bustle, or wear without, belted or tucked in.
TV461......$14.00
1890's Victorian Corselets
Truly Victorian
A tall and a short corselet, designed to be worn as a belt. Shaped to fit snug to the body. Laces in the center back. Fully boned to hold it's shape. Wear for 1880-1890's with a blouse, Eton Jacket, and/or bodice.
TV492.......$10.00
1890's Sleeves
Contains patterns for five different 1890's sleeves, for both day and evening, including: large evening puffs, Leg-'O-Mutton (moderate), fitted sleeve with over puff, Two-Piece Gigot (huge), and fitted lining. Add to any bodice or jacket to create the perfect 90's look. Fits All
TV495...........$16.00
1895 Ripple Skirt
This skirt is the 1890's at it's best. The hem is a full 6 yards around,
with gored seams to fit smoothly at the waist. Three godets in back are in
box pleats, while the full side gores fall in graceful ripples. The closure
is hidden under the box pleats at the left side back. XS - 2XL
TV296..........$22.00
This skirt gives the beautiful A-line of the 1890's. It has a gored front.
The sides are fitted with a dart, and the back is pleated very full into the
center back. The seam across the middle back is historically correct. Comes
in two train lengths. The closure is in the center back. XS - 2XL
TV292.......$19.00
1892 Umbrella Skirt with Train
This skirt is constructed all in one piece. The front is narrow and fitted
with darts. The full back lays in folds, with a center back closure.
Requires minimum of 50" material for taller sizes XS - 2XL
TV298..........$16.00
This skirt is slim with gentle draping across the front. The demi-trained back is cut in fan shape and hangs in a large box pleat. The closure is in the left side seam. Requires min. 50" wide material XS-2XL
TV294........$20.00
This chemise works well for both day and evening wear, on or
off the shoulder. Simply shaped with a drawstring neckline, it is
comfortable to wear under any garment. The open drawers have side button
closures, and semi-drawstring waist. The legs are finished with a band and
ruffle. XS - 3XL
TV102.......$16.00
1898 Flared Skirt
The front panel extends the full length of the skirt, while the sides and back are cut with a fitted upper section and a tapered flare to add fullness at the hem. It has box pleats on either side of the center back closure. An optional kick pleat can be added to the front seams at the hem. This style of skirt was extremely popular from 1898-1903, and can be used for both day and evening wear. XS - 3XL
TV297.........$18.00
1898 Eton Jacket
This is a loose fitting jacket to be worn over a blouse. Can be waist length with a square collar or crop length with a round collar. Sleeve is fitted to above the elbow with fullness at the top. Will fit size group A or B
TV498...........$14.00
This bodice fits smoothly over a corset with a pointed front and back. The
neck is rounded and the closure is in the center back. The pouf sleeve is
formed in chrysanthemum style. Does not fit over bustle. Size group A
TV490...........$11.00
1860's Ball Gown Skirt
This is a very elegant hoop skirt with a top skirt falling in swags over a specially pleated ruffle. Can be made with contrasting fabrics for greater effect. Fits over 120", 135", and 150" hoops. Fits all sizes.
TV240.............$10.00
1843 Tablier Skirt
This skirt is inspired by a Mr. Worth drawing, as a pre-hoop design. The upper section, or "tablier", of the skirt has four rounded points. The shaped flounce adds enough fullness to fit over a hoop. Fits all sizes.
TV243........$10.00
This is an off-the-shoulder 3-piece bodice for evening wear. The neckline is decorated with a gathered bertha and bow at the shoulders. The waist has a point in both front and back. The center back closes with hooks and eyes. Size group A
TV442.........$12.00
This is a 3-piece bodice, the most common style of the early Victorian era. It has an elongated shoulder and a large Modified Pagoda sleeve. The closure is in the center front, and there is no center back seam. The neckline can be high or an open square. The waist can be straight around or with a shallow point. Size group A
TV440...........$14.00
A beautiful Pre-Hoop skirt. The upper "petals" fall gracefully over the skirt. The very deep lower flounce adds enough fullness to go over a hoop, if desired. Fits all sizes.
TV246...........$9.00
1859 Double Skirt
This skirt has two layers, just as the name implies. The skirt lining has a flounce added to give plenty of fullness over a hoop. The upper skirt covers the lining and the top of the flounce. Fits all sizes.
TV244........$10.00
1870 Blouse Waist
This is a loose fitting blouse, that either tucks into a skirt, or has it own waistband. Two neckline variations, flowing sleeves, button front. Perfect for sheer/lightweight fabrics. Wear with or without corset Will fit groups A & B.
TV401.............$14.00
1872 Vest Basque
It has a simulated "vest" portion in the center front, closing with buttons to the waist, and diamond-shaped neckline framed with a rolled collar. The back has a tail with a pleat at each side-back seam. Fitted 2-piece sleeve with wide cuff. Fits size group A.
TV405.......$11.00
This bustle is bigger than TV101, with a complete wire frame built in. Two rows of wire at the hem hold the skirt to the beautiful full shape all around, required for the early bustle years. Ruffles down the back soften the line. Multisized XS-3XL.
TV108........$11.00
1871 Day Bodice
A new drafting method allows for easier customizing of fit. Can be made with high or square neckline, two hem option, and two-piece sleeves. Closure is in the center front. Fits over a bustle. Size group A.
TV400.............$12.00
1873 Polonaise
A Polonaise is a bodice and overskirt in one garment. The back has a bodice section with basque over a pouf. The Front buttons to the waist and then falls open in two point. Pleats at the sides form drapes. For intermediate/advanced sewers. Size group A.
TV410.........$20.00
Talma Wrap
A talma is a type of wrap with a fitted back held in place by a hidden belt. The front is loose with a center front closure. The "sleeves" hang in long points on each side. A box pleat in the back fits over a bustle. Fits group A & B.
TV500..........$14.00
Bustled Apron Overskirt
is swaged in front with pleats at the sides. The back has poufs held in place by tapes. It can be either round or pointed in front, and round or square behind. The closure is in the left side seam. Fits over a bustle. Multisized XS - 2XL
TV305.......$10.00
1870's Underskirt
The full skirt has five front gores and a full width in back. The placket is in the left side back seam. A pocket is in the right side seam. An optional 12" ruffle can be added to the hem. Fits over a bustle. XS-2XL
TV201.......$14.00
1870's Tie-Apron Overskirt
The apron is flat in front , and has wide sashes that tie over the bustle and hang down the back. This overskirt is suitable for a casual day dress. Fits over a bustle. XS - 2XL
TV301........$7.00
1872 Side Drape Overskirt
The apron is lightly swaged in front with pleats at the side seam. The side back has pleated drapes hanging loosely down the side of the bustle. Two sashes hang from the enter back. The closure is in the center back. Fits over a bustle XS - 2XL
TV303.......$7.00
1875 Ball Gown Basque Bodice
This off-the-shoulder bodice has a pleated basque in back and a point in front. The sleeve is a small pouf. The closure is in the center front. Fits over a bustle. Size group A.
TV416.......$11.00
1875 Parisian Trained Skirt
This skirt has double aprons in front and decorative side trimming. The top back can be made into large poufs or without, and has a very full train attached behind the knees. Fits over a bustle. XS - 2XL
TV216......$24.00
1870 Trained Skirt Ensemble
This contains two complete skirt/apron designs. Skirt A has a 5 gore front, double width trained back and a full apron with 4 sashes falling down the back. Dress B has a 5 gore front and double width back lifted at the sides with pleats to give gentle poufs. The front apron is pleated at the side sides and lightly swaged. Fits over a bustle XS- 2XL
TV208........$24.00
Petticoat with Wire Bustle
This petticoat has a center front closure, and four hoop bones built into the back. A ruffled overlay falls down the back. Suitable for either 1870's or 1880's style bustle. XS - 2XL
TV101.......$14.00
1878 Fantail Skirt
This skirt is very slim in front with 3 gores. The back is tied behind the knees on a shear tape and the train is shaped with a fan gores. Center back closure. Great as a formal underskirt, looks best when fully decorated. Natural Form, does not fit over a bustle. Sizes XS - 3XL
TV225.......$16.00
1880 Split Pannier Overskirt
The perfect overskirt for with the Fantail Skirt. Open in the front, with gathers at the front and sides to form the pannier effect. The back is looped up behind the knees with a drawstring. Does not fit over a bustle. Sizes XS - 3XL
TV328........$14.00
1883 Tail Bodice
The front is like a Cuirass bodice. The neck either high with a mandarin collar, or a low diamond with a half collar. The narrow two-piece sleeve is in full or ¾ length. Double box pleats add lots of fullness to the "Waterfall" back. Fits best over a bustle Size group A
TV462..........$15.00
1885 Four-Gore Underskirt
The skirt is flat in front with pleats in back. It has three front gores and
full width in back. The placket is in the left side back seam. An optional
12" ruffle can be added to the hem. The back can be bouffant, or plain.
This skirt is suitable for 1883-1889. Fits over a bustle XS - 2XL
TV261..........$12.00
1885 Pannier Panel Add-On
This pattern is for a center front drapery, side panels, and a pannier that
can be added to the TV261 Four Gore Underskirt. Each element can be used by
itself or in any combination with the others. The front drapery is a shirred
or pleated section that fits onto the front panel of TV261. The side panels
extend forward of the front seams and fit into the back side seams. The
Pannier drapery fits over the entire front TV261. Also included are
instructions for using the TV261 pattern to make a double layered back with
poufs, to add decoration to the back of the dress. Multi-sized,
XS - 2XL
TV381..........$12.00
is high necked for day wear, or a square neck for evening, and has a
two-piece mutton sleeve. The evening sleeve is a small pouf. The hem has two
options. This style is suited to 1883-1889, and fits over a bustle. Specify
size group A or B.
TV460...........$11.00
1887 Waterfall Overskirt
The apron hangs low in front and is pulled high over the hips at the back.
The fan-shaped back is pleated very full and hangs in waterfall style to
three points at the hem. Fits over a bustle. Underskirt not included. XS -
2XL
TV368........$13.00
All of the drapes are created by pleats off of the waistband. The closure is in the center back. This skirt can also be made into an overskirt by bunching up the sides. This style was popular in the very late 1880's, and fits over a bustle. XS - 2XL
TV290..........$14.50
1889 Bustle Skirt and Bodices
by Period Impressions
Complete with two bodices, bustle pad and skirt, suitable for day or dress. Sizes S, M, L.
IM490-S...............$18.00
IM490-M...............$18.00
IM490-L...............$18.00
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Schoolmistress'
Shirtwaist & Skirt Based on the vintage uniform of the 19th century schoolmarm, this two-piece outfit features a classic "shirtwaist" or blouse with beautifully different scalloped front opening and flattering princess lines. Wear it with the sweeping seven-gore skirt with optional bias trim. Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight soft or crisp fabrics such as cotton broadcloth, poplin, or denim; silk; linen; or blends. The Skirt can also be made from light to medium-weight wool, corduroy, or velveteen.
F216 ........$16.95
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A Lady's Chemise Extra Small to 3X Large
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.
F223.........$16.95
1870s Bustle Walking Dress
from
Old World Enterprises
The dress is a two-piece garment featuring a fully-boned, front closing bodice with skirts flaring at the enter back to accent the bustle. The skirt and overskirt are gathered at the waist and sides. A flounced trim with lace flounces that drop just below the elbow and are also trimmed with lace and ribbon. Bustle and petticoat instructions included.
OW871..........$13.95
1880
Bustle Walking Gown
This
two-piece gown has a fully boned bodice with buttoned closure at center
front. The front insert, cuffs,
collar, front swag, and bustle are made of contrasting fabric.
The skirt hemline is embellished with ruching topped with faced
scallops and ribbon trim. Bustle
and petticoat instructions are included.
OW881..........$16.95
1880 Bustle Everyday Wrap
This
is a three-quarter length wrap featuring a stand-up collar embellished with
a ribbon. It is fully lined and
has a hook and eye closure. The
center back is open in two sections to accommodate a bustle.
OW881A.......$10.95
1880 Bustle Ballgown
This
two-piece gown sports a fully boned bodice with a center back closing. The neckline is embellished with
lace, and
a
corsage of flowers and ribbon on the left shoulder.
A bustle pad pattern as well as bustle and petticoat instructions are
included.
OW882.......$16.95
1880 Bustle Evening Wrap
This
fully lined wrap features an elaborately beaded overlay.
Full instructions for this overlay are included; they do not require
any special knowledge of beading. The
outer wrap has a center front hooked closure with a ribbon tie.
OW882A......$13.95
1890s Evening Cape
Full,
floor-length cape with two tiers. The hooked front closure and ruffled
collar are set off by a large ribbon bow.
The cape is fully lined. It
can also be made with a single tier.
OW890A......$15.95
Late Victorian Corset
from Past Patterns
The 'Hour Glass' silhouette of the 1880s and 1890s was achieved by wearing this corset or one similar to it. Today it is not necessary to draw the waist tight, only make the corset fit snugly to get the smooth Victorian look from shoulder to waist.
The original fabric was a black satin weave cotton. It was trimmed with a rough cream lace into which narrow purple ribbon was drawn.
This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 26 in B, C and D cups. Sizes 8-20 require 1-1/3 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric; sizes 22-26 require 1-3/4 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric.
P213 ........$13.00