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Our ladies clothing is sewn with the same care and attention to detail
as all of our clothing. Our patterns are correct to the period and fabrics
are carefully chosen for the same purpose. Again, we prewash the fabrics
to prevent shrinkage when you laundry the garment yourself. All stress points
are reinforced with extra stitching.
We do try to keep
a good supply of basic items, i.e., chemise, petticoat, short gowns, and bodices
on hand, but will be happy to provide you with "customized" articles if we
don't have exactly what you want in stock. Click here for additional photos of Bodices and Jackets or for Ladies Chemise and Stays.
Petticoats, Bodices & Chemises
| Description |
SKU # |
Price
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| Petticoat (les jupon) - 18th century term for
skirt; often worn layered. "A proper woman would wear her
skirts midway betwixt knee and ankle as long as her elbows and head
were covered." [Cf Historic Colonial French Dress,
Johnson, Forbes & Delaney]A. French women were notorious for
wearing indecently short petticoats, ones that barely covered the
calf of the leg. These short skirts saved the hem from wear and dirt,
and scandalized the English! Our basic petticoats are made of cotton, are cut
using full fabric panel widths, have a drawstring waist with one side slit
opening for access to a pocket. We hem our petticoats at apx. 37" long, and
most have a decorative "grow" tuck stitched about 12" up from the hem. That tuck
can be opened by breaking the stitching if a longer length is desired,
or we can make a petticoat to your specific length. Basic solid colors are usually available, please
specify your choice. If you want a longer petticoat, be sure to include
a measurement from waist to hem. |
P-1650 |
Cotton $30.00 Fustian (linen/cotton) $45
Linen - $60 |
| New! "Ties in front and back" petticoat (skirt) as
seen at Colonial Williamsburg. This petticoat is is pleated onto either ties or
a waistband with ties. You step into the petticoat, bring the ties to the back panel around
to your bellybutton and tie them. Then, take the ties from the front panel
around to your centerback and tie them. This allows the petticoat to lie flat
around the waist and eliminates the bulkiness of the drawstring skirts. The
panels overlap at the side, but 8" slits allow easy access to your pockets. We make these
to order as they must fit your waist. Specify fabric choice, color preference,
length and waist measurement. |
P-1651 |
Cotton $35.00 Fustian (linen/cotton)$50.00 Linen
$65.00
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French Bodice (Les Bodice)
The French bodice of the 1700's was adapted from the corset of the
previous century. It featured a low neckline, laced or tied shut,
came to a point at the bottom center front and fit tightly around
the ribs. Often it had detachable sleeves, which were laced on.
See Historic Colonial French Dress by Johnson, Forbes &
Delaney. We make ours reversible, insert light boning down center
front so the lacing doesn't gap open. While sleeveless bodices were not worn
in public in the 18th Century, these work well under your short gown
on the days when you just don't feel up to wearing stays.
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FB-1650 |
Cotton $30.00 Fustian (linen/cotton) $35
Linen or wool $45 |
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Sleeved Bodice - We make these comfortable fitted outer "jackets" to your
measurements. They are lined and feature a rounded neckline and shaped waist with a
peplum style hip length skirt. The 3/4 length sleeves cup around the elbow
and may be made with a cuff, or without. The front panels can be
made to either lace closed, or lap slightly and worn pinned closed.
These are usually worn with a "fichu" and over stays, both of which
can be purchased separately. Specify style, fabric and color preference. Also include
the following measurements: bust, waist, nape of neck to waist, and bicept
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SBS-1750
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Cotton $50.00
Fustian $65.00
Linen or wool $75.00
Reversible add $20 to above prices
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Chemises (les chemises)
 The
chemise is the ladies basic undergarment. Affluent women had several
and worn a different one for sleep. Less fortunate women used the same one day & night. Fabrics
were linen and cotton. Length varied from just below the knee
to mid-calf. White & natural colors most common, but a few were made of dark
color & patterned materials. (Cf Historic Colonial
French Clothing by Johnson, Forbes & Delaney.)
We make
very plain ones for everyday wear and much fancier ones for those
special days. Small (up to bust 34"), Medium (up to bust 38"), Large
(up to bust 42"), XL(up to bust 48")
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PCH-1650
DCH-1651
FCH-1652
LCH-1653
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Very plain cotton shift $35.00
Cotton w/small lace on sleeve $38.00
Cotton w/lace at neck & sleeve $45.00
very light Linen $70.00
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Accessories
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SKU # |
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| Fichu (neckerchief) Also called a "modesty" piece.
This is a triangular shaped scarf, worn around the shoulders, crossed
across chest with the ends tucked down inside bodice or gown front.
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FIC-1001 |
Cotton $15.00
Linen $20.00 |
| Kertch A large head covering worn by Scottish
ladies. The scarf is tied at the nape of neck. The ends are then rolled and twisted and
brought up around the head to the front forming a "braid" crown around the head.
Ours are made from very soft India cotton and measures apx. 45"x45"
| KER-1002 |
$15.00 |
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All prices are subject to change or correction.
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