Crochet purse pattern, includes the original instructions as appeared in Godey's 1865, along with notations to clarify some of the original instructions.

From Godey's 1865, this shawl has a shaped neck that will facilitate a frog or button closure. Includes the original instructions along with my notations to clarify the original instructions.

The Needlecase was used to store sewing needles when not in use. From Godey's 1859. This is the handiest sewing accessory you will have for travelling. Pattern includes the original instructions along with my notations to clarify the original

Worn by ladies at bedtime and also under the bonnet to keep it clean. From Peterson's 1859. Full size Pattern includes the original instructions along with my notations to clarify the original instructions.

This original pattern can be used to make a cloth purse or workbag, drawstring--I love it for carrying my smaller handwork I am completing.

A perfect addition and alternative to the Slat Bonnet is the corded soft bonnet- from the Godey's 1857. Skirt similar to a slat bonnet-long over the shoulders. Full size Pattern includes original instructions along with clarification.

A perfect addition for your late fall, winter and early spring events--this quilted silk bonnet has wool batting and is wonderful for keeping the head warm-from my personal collection-pattern includes photos of the original.

A perfect addition for your workdress impression, --this bonnet pattern -from a private collection and one in my collection--slats may be of wood or press board.

This garment when made up appears to be a combination of a cloak and paletote with sleeves. This pattern is not for the totally inexperienced seamstress, but with sum experience, it should do nicely. Requires approximately 5 yards of main fabric and 5 yar

This garment when made up is similar to a poncho, but the hood is decorative and not functional but could be made functional by increasing the hood size and deleting the tassles. Requires 3 yards of main fabric and 3 yards of lining, but can be made unlin

This Dress was presented in the March 1860 Peterson's Magazine as the New High Body, being the short waisted round body bodice. Requires 8 yards of main 44-45" fabric and 3 yards of 44-45" lining. Packaged 2 sizes per pattern---sizing is based upon the in

---from Godey's---1859 Dinner Dress--This Pattern gives the basic square neck dinner dress with instruction for single skirt or double skirt and pagoda sleeves—hook & eye front closure.Requires 45” wide fabric:9 yds (SINGLE SKIRT)14 yds (DOUBLE SKIRT)3 ya

This dress comes from an original with the options coming from a second dress examined-lined bodice, with button front, fitted or gathered back, and shirt sleeve option.

These Split Drawers come by way of Godey’s 1859 and an original pair in our collection, Waistbanded with drawstring from side to back, tucking at the bottom, can be made plain or fancy. requires 3 yards cotton, 1 yard cotton twill tape, and trim as desire

This Chemise comes by way of Godey’s 1859 and the original in my collection— less full in the upper body to reduce bulk under the corset area, with fullness in the hip area. Requires 3 yards cotton, 1 yard cotton twill tape, trim as desired