#CWSS-01 Country Wives' Settlement Series, Front Closing Dress Set for a Working Class Woman

This delightful pattern includes the British Settler's Plain Front Opening Dress, the Scottish Woman's Tied Ruffle Cap (also available below as part of the set, "British Regency Caps", #CWH03), cutting diagrams for two short-sleeved chemises created from originals in the collection of the Vancouver Museum (also available separately below as "Two Chemises", #CW22-02), plus suggestions and notes to complete the outfit of a settler of the early years of the 19th Century. Also included are a pattern for a pocket and diagrams for a pinner apron and a neck scarf. This dress's drawstring construction allows the same dress to be worn by a variety of women (perfect for historic sites, or for those of us whose size tends to vary), and the front closure allows you to -- at last! -- dress yourself in camp without external help! A note - the sewing line shown on the front of the shoulder in the drawing is not a seamline, but rather the stitching line for the shoulder facing on the inside of the garment. When the actual garment is constructed, this stitch line does not show. Also, the sleves are designed to fit extremely tightly, so please take this into account when ordering your size range and cutting your fabric.

 #SS101 Sense & Sensibility Regency Gown, Multi-Sized Ladies 6 - 18 $15.00

Includes options for short and long sleeves, as well as detachable undersleeves, plus instructions for a Regency strapped and bibbed apron. This pattern is drawn from research into three original dresses, as well as a number of period portraits. Its neckline is less low than are some other period patterns while still remaining authentic. The instructions are good, and the pattern comes with a lifeline for those who are not confident sewers, in the form of an extensive website and online help from the pattern's creator. Options are also available for this pattern (see below): the Regency Neckline Supplement for four alternative necklines on this dress, and a Fitting Supplement for sizes 18 - 26 D/DD. Sizing chart

 #SS102 Regency Neckline Supplement for Sense & Sensibility Regency Gown, Multi-Sized Ladies 6 - 18 $5.00

For use with pattern #SS101 (Sense & Sensibility Regency Gown), includes pattern pieces for four different neckline options. A very easy, very inexpensive way to make a host of different gowns from the same basic pattern. Sizing chart

  #SS103 Fitting Supplement for Sense & Sensibility Regency Gown, Multi-Sized Ladies 18 - 26 D/DD $4.50

For use with pattern #SS101 (Sense & Sensibility Regency Gown), includes all of the pertinent bits for proper fitting in sizes 18 - 26 and cup sizes D and DD. Sizing chart

 #SS104 Sense & Sensibility Regency Spencer and Pelisse, Multi-Sized Ladies 6 - 26DD $12.00

The short jacket features options for single- and double-breasted openings, and notched or simple collar. By adding a skirt to the spencer, you can make an admirable period coat. The pelisse, which functions as a long vest, can be made plain or fancy to suit your tastes. The instructions are good, and the pattern comes with a lifeline for those who are not confident sewers, in the form of an extensive website and online help from the pattern's creator. Both flattering and comfortable! Sizing chart

 #SS106 Sense & Sensibility Regency Elegant Lady's Closet, Multi-Sized 6 - 26DD $15.00

Includes options for a back closing drawstring gown and a crossover gown, with options for short, puffed sleeves, fitted, elbow length sleeves, and long sleeves. Also included are period embroidery motifs (not iron on transfers) and patterns for two reticules. This pattern is designed to be worn over proper period undergarments (as in #SS105 Regency Underthings) for a correct silhouette. The instructions are good, and the pattern comes with a lifeline for those who are not confident sewers, in the form of an extensive website and online help from the pattern's creator. Sizing chart

 #PP031 Past Patterns Front Closing Gown, Fashionable Circa 1796-1806

Copied, with permission, from an original in the Wayne County Historical Museum in Richmond, Indiana, this "diamond back" dress incorporates all of the classic internal construction of a front closing gown of the period, and closes with two ties at center front. Detailed instructions and excellent research and reference materials are included in this pattern, as are instructions for making a period neck kerchief (or "Modesty Cloth"). This is a relatively complex garment to construct, so we therefore do not recommend it for beginning sewers. Sizing chart

 #CWJ01 Country Wives' Country Woman's Jacket c. 1790 - 1820, Multi-Sized S, M, L (bust 32-44) $18.00

From Country Wives of Winnipeg, this jacket is based on the paintings of Walker, White, and Pyne, and on surviving men's jackets that, in form, are indentical to those represented by these painters. This jacket is a cold-weather outer garment, and should be made roomy enough to accommodate layers of clothing underneath and to permit physical labour. A super pattern from a super company -- and a super option to replace cloaks and capes that are difficult to do physical labour in.

 #SS105 Sense & Sensibility Regency Underthings, Multi-Sized 6 - 26D $15.00

Includes patterns for a proper period chemise (quite different from an 18th century chemise!), short stays that lace in front, and two chemisettes (neckline inserts for day wear and modesty -- and they help stave off sunburn!). Nicely done -- this is a pattern that we've needed for some time! These undergarments provide the foundation you need for a proper Regency silhouette from the skin out. The instructions are good, and the pattern comes with a lifeline for those who are not confident sewers, in the form of an extensive website and online help from the pattern's creator. Sizing chart

 #DD-01 Daffodown Dilly Regency Era Wrap Stays, Multi-Sized Small, Mediun, and Large $20.00

Brand new, and we love it! This pattern was inspired by an extant example, the "Corset Blanc" ("White Corset") in the Musee de la Mode Galliera, with influences from the early 19th century "brassiere" in the Kyoto costume collection. It has very extensive instructions that are illustrated with actual photographs (what a treat!), and everyone that we've seen in this set of stays looks fantastic. Includes an option for a short front busk.

 #PP030 Past Patterns Fully Boned "Transition Stays" Circa 1795 - 1810, Multi-Sized 8 - 14, B, C, and D cups $12.00

This stay pattern is copied, with permission, from the original stay in the Danvers Historical Society in Danvers, MA. It includes front boning variations that are copied, with permission, from the Chester Counry Historical Society in West Chester, PA and Conner Prairie Museum in Indianapolis, IN. These are the perfect stays to wear under garments reflecting the transition between the long V-waisted styles of the late 1700s and the high-waisted Empire (Regency) styles of the early 1800s, including the Past Patterns Front Closing Gown (available above, #PP031). Detailed instructions with clear illustrations.

 #KK6001 Kannik's Korner Stockings, Pockets, and Mitts $10.00

Full size patterns for constructed stockings for men and women, for use with either knit fabric or bias-cut linen, multi-sized Small - 3XL; common mitts of bias-cut linen (one size); and five pocket styles. Excellent instructions and extensive documentation, as one always gets from the Kanniks! This is a great pattern, especially for someone who is dedicated to "getting it right" from the skin out.

 #CWSS-02 Country Wives' Two Chemises 1805-1807 $10.00

This pattern includes cutting diagrams only, not full size pattern pieces, as everything is worked from rectangular pieces of fabric. These two chemises are patterned from two extant garments in the Vancouver Museum, both of which have excellent provenance. View A is dated 1805-1807 and View B is dated 1807. They are different from the usual chemises in that they have shoulder straps sewn to the separate front and back pieces, much like the shoulder straps on the dresses of the day. When the drawstrings are adjusted, they sit very nicely on the shoulders and neckline. For those of us who have been looking for a square-necked chemise for years -- here it is at last, in View A!

 #CWH06 Country Wives' Beribboned Caps 1780-1810 $15.00

A wonderful selection of the overly large caps so popular at the end of the 18th century, these caps are fun to wear with the billowy dresses of the day. They require lots of hair, whether natural or "enhanced." All of these caps are based on paintings and drawings of the period, and most are decorated with extravagant ribbons and bows. The pattern includes a set of instructions for making a variety of ribbon rosettes. Just lovely caps for an upper class impression!

 #CWH03 Country Wives' British Regency Caps 1780-1820 $15.00

Another lovely selection of caps, this time for the lower and middle class lady of the period. All are taken from period paintings, drawings, and sketches, including those by Pyne. These caps often had pretty ribbons around the band in bright or pastel colours and medium to wide widths.

 #CWH02 Country Wives' Lappet Caps Mid-18th Century to Early 19th Century $15.00

This is a great collection of British caps that come as close as one could find to lappet caps, given that true lappets do not appear to be a feature of British caps, but rather a reflection of earlier French influence, particularly in North America. These caps are made of a variety of sturdy or delicate white cottons or linens, reflecting the fact that these caps could be worn by women of any age and of varying levels of society -- country women, farmers, maids, or genteel ladies.

 #CWH04 Country Wives' Caps for the Working Poor Mid-18th Century to Early 19th Century $15.00

The originals of all of these caps -- all in museum collections -- were made of sturdy, medium-weight cap linen. Two are extraordinarily plain, and the other two are quite basic, thought you will find that View D (bottom right) has a very unusual feature. Don't let the title of this pattern create limitations for you! You can certainly up-market all but View A (top left) by your choice of textiles.

 #RR101 Regency Revisited Regency Apron, Sizes M-L and XL included $12.00

Based on an original from Cooperstown, NY, this is a super period apron. We love its construction and durability, as well as the fact that it looks just as great in rough linen as it does in fine lawn.

 #KK6001 Kannik's Korner Stockings, Pockets, and Mitts $10.00

Full size patterns for constructed stockings for men and women, for use with either knit fabric or bias-cut linen, multi-sized Small - 3XL; common mitts of bias-cut linen (one size); and five pocket styles. Excellent instructions and extensive documentation, as one always gets from the Kanniks! This is a great pattern, especially for someone who is dedicated to "getting it right" from the skin out.

 #SF-401 Knitting Patterns for Colonial Living History $6.00

From the good folks at Smoke and Fire, this great set of patterns include above the knee stockings, socks, mittens, shooter's mittens (with a free trigger finger), gloves, fingerless gloves, Voyageur caps, Liberty Caps (three variations), and instructions for making wool tassels. A great addition of period appropriate accessories . . . and something to keep your fingers busy in camp!

 #SS201 Regency Girls' Dress, Multi-Sized 1 - 10 $12.00

From a time when children were dressed as miniature adults, this sweet period dress for young ladies is a perfect way to start off your young ones. Includes long and short sleeved options. The instructions are good, and the pattern comes with a lifeline for those who are not confident sewers, in the form of an extensive website and online help from the pattern's creator. Sizing Chart

 #SS202 Regency Girls' Spencer and Pelisse, Multi-Sized 1 - 10 $12.00

The perfect complement to #SS201 Regency Girls' Dress, this includes a short jacket with options for single- and double-breasted openings, and notched or simple collar. By adding a skirt to the spencer, you can make a very pretty little period coat. The pelisse, which functions as a long vest, can be made plain or fancy to suit your wee one's tastes, or to match your own (#SS104 Regency Spencer and Pelisse). The instructions are good, and the pattern comes with a lifeline for those who are not confident sewers, in the form of an extensive website and online help from the pattern's creator. Sizing Chart

 #SS203 Regency Girls' Pinafore and Pantaloons, Multi-Sized 1 - 10 $12.00

Sweet and practical accessories for the young Regency lady. Perfect with #SS201 Regency Girls' Dress! The instructions are good, and the pattern comes with a lifeline for those who are not confident sewers, in the form of an extensive website and online help from the pattern's creator. Sizing Chart

 #KK9001 Kannik's Korner Infant's Clothing Multi-Sized Newborn - 18 Months $16.00

Includes patterns for a shirt, bedgown, robe blanket, frock, cap and under cap, girl's cap, boy's cap, and night cap, as well as directions for diapers, rollers, squares of flannel and suggestions for pilches/diaper covers. Although this pattern is dated as the second half of the 18th century, it translates well to the early 19th century. As usual with Kannik's Korner patterns, the documentation and instructions are excellent! A real winner.

  #KK-4304 Man's Outer Breeches or "Slops" 1750 - 1820, Multi-Sized Even Waist Sizes 32 - 52 $14.00

A full size pattern of outer breeches or "slops" -- a protective garment worn by sailors, fishermen, farmers, fieldworkers, and labourers. Made by Kannik's Korner, this pattern offers their usual excellent documentation, instructions, and tailoring. View A (upper left) is less fully cut and offers an optional watch pocket or watch pocket access. View B is much more fully cut, with the extra fabric pleated into the waistband. Both views have pleated backs and a back laced gusset. A very comfortable, very practical garment.

  #PP008 Men's Small Fall Trousers and Cossacks, Multi-Sized Even Waist Sizes 28 - 42 $13.00

Although this pattern is dated 1830 - 1840, View A (straight front) works admirably for a Regency impression as well -- specifically, for the tighter fitting trouser used by US forces, as well as for the tight legged trousers worn by officers and gentlemen of the period. The pattern has detailed, illustrated instructions and excellent documentation.

 #CWH09 Men's Caps 1812 to 1855 (and on . . .) $15.00

This cap -- variously called a clerk's cap, foraging cap, or mechanic's cap -- can be seen on contemporary artworks from 1800 right through the 19th century. In fact, variations can be seen today, the most common being the "Greek Fisherman's Cap". Two variations are included: an "Outdoorsman's Cap" (upper left) for summer and winter wear during outdoor pursuits, and a "Military Cap" (upper right), commonly worn for undress wear by the military of the early 19th century, although it was not a "regulation" cap. The Military crown and band are smaller than the outdoorsman's cap, but the parts are interchangeable for the particular shape or style you want to achieve.

 #KK-4001 Man's Accessories: Common Items Used by Men of All Classes, c. 1740 - 1830 $14.00

Once again, the folks at Kannik's Korner have come through with great research on all of the little tidbits that are essential to putting together a complete period impression. Included are patterns for: Linen Neck Stocks, sizes 13 1/2 through 19 1/2; Men's Common (or "Work") Aprons, sizes Small through Extra Large; Mittens from Diderot's Encyclopedia in cloth, leather, or fur, sizes 3XS through 4 XL; Cloth Hood with buttoned face flaps for cold weather wear with or without a hat, in hat quarter sizes 6 through 8 1/2; Linen Night Cap (one size); Folded Pocketbook with variations; and Tied Pocketbook with variations; plus instructions for a Wallet.

 #SF-302 Gillie Brogues ("Ghillies") Scottish shoe pattern, Multi-Sized Men's 7 - 11 $6.00

This pattern may be made up in deerskin, elk, or cow hide, and covers both the 17th and 18th centuries. Traditional Scots wore them on special occasions well into the 19th century as well. Good instructions and clear pattern pieces! From Smoke and Fire Co.

#SF-401 Knitting Patterns for Colonial Living History $6.00

From the good folks at Smoke and Fire, this great set of patterns include above the knee stockings, socks, mittens, shooter's mittens (with a free trigger finger), gloves, fingerless gloves, Voyageur caps, Liberty Caps (three variations), and instructions for making wool tassels. A great addition of period appropriate accessories . . . and something to keep your fingers busy in camp!

   #PP006 19th Century Gent's Drawers, Multi-Sized Even Waist Sizes 32 - 42 $14.00

The perfect accessory for those who find wool itchy! View A offers drawers from the early part of the century, while View B offers drawers from the mid to late century. As a bonus, this pattern includes drafts of drawers from 1886 and 1895. Very detailed instructions with good illustrations and great historical information.