This is a mini-window pane check trimmed out with white grosgrain ribbon.  19th century fashions quite often displayed intricate ribbon or fabric woven designs such as this.  The white blouse is accented with small pleats and a plain stand-up collar.


Construction: 17 hours

Specifically designed for a young lady, this two piece ensemble is a soft olive green with an all-over magenta rose print, contrasting piping and trim in solid magenta.  Small, taylored ruffles outline the jacket's bottom edge, sleeve edges and runs down the centerline of the sleeves.  A double ruffle and grow tucks finish the skirt.
Construction: 15 hours.

Teal with black trim, black glass buttons, princess seams, and gathered back.  Full, capped sleeves with oversized cuffs.  Can be worn with undersleeves or without.
Construction: 9 hours

White with tiny brown stripes trimmed with cranberry.
Skirt and day bodice with trimmed pagoda sleeves.
Back of jacket has extended tail.

The back of this dress was inspired
by the Godey's illustration but altered to accomodate the style of the wearer.

Construction: 11 hours

This dress was designed for a more mature reenactor who wanted a simple dress that would be comfortable and age appropriate. The style was adapted from 1867 Godey's.
A simple green and white stripe with ecru cotton cluney lace trim.
Bone buttons.  Ruffle around hem.
Could be worn without hoops as a camp dress.
Construction: 8 hours

Bodice details of braid and fringe taken from Godey's.

This was a special requst; to copy a dress from Gone With the Wind.
Scarlett wore this dress when operating the lumber mill. This is an adaptation.  Bodice is trimmed with navy braid, piping and fringe, contrasting cuffs, skirt with contrasting underskirt, piped in navy.  Sash trimmed with navy braid and fringe.  White attached collar and white undersleeves.
Construction: 15 hours

Micro stripe of blue and white with multi-colored braid trim.
Skirt and jacket ensemble with white blouse.
Construction: 10 hours