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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.
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P-1650 |
Cotton $30.00
Fustian (linen/cotton) $45
Linen - $60
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| 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.
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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
| Description |
SKU # |
Price |
| 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. |
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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