Civil War Women

Civil War Camp Dress

150.00

This sale will be for a custom order camp dress. This is a basic work dress worn in the time period. It is very plain without a lot of decoration. Women wore these to work in the fields and cook and clean.

Made from a solid color cotton or a calico in your color choice. This is a one piece dress. The bodice and skirt are attached with a small band at the waist. Bodice is fully lined. Skirt is not lined but all seams in the skirt are serged. Buttons up the front with metal or wooden buttons, your choice. The seams at the shoulder, neck and back are piped with a solid color piping. This is the only decoration to the dress. Seam of the arm falls gently below the natural shoulder line thus creating the "classic" civil war era look. Sleeves are long and close at the wrist with drawstrings. I can put elastic if you prefer. Please let me know when ordering that you prefer elastic, otherwise it will come with drawstring.

Skirt is attached at the waist to the bodice. There are 3 yards of fabric to the skirt. Camp dresses were not normally worn with hoops due to the safety factor around the campfires. Can be worn with 2-3 petticoats underneath to give it a fuller look. Skirt is finished with a small rolled hem.

This is for a custom made to order camp dress in solid cotton or calico fabric. I will need your measurements when ordering. Measurements needed:

Bust - measure around the fullest part of the bust
Waist - hold tape snug around waist but not tight

As with all re enactment clothing, please take measurements with what period undergarments you will wear for the most accurate measurements.

This is a custom item, please see shop announcement and policies for lead time on this item before shipping.

Please note: The picture shows a detachable lace color. This is not available at this time. Dress will have a piped edging on it.

If you have any questions, please convo me and I will happily get back with you.

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Civil War Day Dress Cotton

160.00

Product desription. Civil War Cotton Day Dress in a lovely cotton.

This sale is for a custom made Day dress from the Civil War era, c 1860's. This dress would be awesome to wear to your Civil War events or Dickins festival.

The outfit pattern was drafted using historical guidelines and research into the era to produce a nice period correct line to the outfit.

Dress is a 2 piece consisting of a bodice and skirt. Made from cotton calico fabric or a solid cotton fabric. Bodice is fully lined with a coordinating color to the outside fabric. It is also inner lined to help hold fabric shape and period lines. I line and inner line with cotton fabrics. Neckline is flat and bodice buttons up the front. Sleeves are pagoda style or bell shaped and they are dropped slightly off the shoulder which helps produce the very feminine silhoutte of the time perod. I will either pipe the seams in the front and in the back with a contrasting color or you can chose a small cord trim that will be added as decoration for the bodice. Please convo me when you order as tell me your preference. I have shown pictures of both in the picture section.

The skirt is made from 4 yards of matching fabric and has a drawstring waistband for your comfort. With a drawstring you can adjust either going up or going down a bit in size, or for comfort throughout your day. And it's perdiod correct :-) This will accomodate a crinoline or hoop skirt up to 120" comfortably with no pulling on the skirt. It should lay nicely over your petticoat(s). There is a small rolled hem on the bottom of the skirt. Skirt is unlined but it is French seamed inside.

Measurements needed:

Bust - please measure around fullest part of bust
Waist - hold tape snug but not tight
Shoulder width - measure from armpit to armpit across your back.

Please have yourself measured with period undergarments and shoes on to have the most accurate measurement possible.

This is a custom item, please see shop announcement and policies for lead time on this item before shipping.

Please email me before ordering so you can give me you color choice and your trim choice as well as your measurments. If you need help in measuring, I will try and direct you as best I can. You can order any color of calico. Just give me a general idea for instance, blue/yellow flowers or tan/red flowers, etc. You can also oder item in a solid color, just let me know your preference.

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95.00

Sometimes there is an event or way of thinking that influences fashion dramtically. Nothing could be better said that that of the woman's zouave jacket from the Civil War era.

Zouaves were actually a Moroccan volunteer units in the French army, commonly referred to as the French Foreign Legion. They were considered daredevils and very brave. They caught the attention of America right before the American Civil War broke out and as fashion sometimes does, the idea of the zouave jacket became popular.

The woman's version of the zouave jacket is basically an altered version of the bolero jacket. The pagoda sleeves on this jacket really distinguished it throughout its popularity. It is basically a short fitted jacket worn open and usually seen worn with a complimentary or contrasting skirt and blouse.

This sale is for a custom made zouave jacket and a cotton plaid skirt. This is a 2 piece outfit. This is similar to our other zouave outfit except it offers a more decorative skirt. Blouse shown can be purchased seperately in the shop.

Zouave jacket will be made from a cotton twill fabric in black, blue, brown or burgundy. Jacket is unlined but inside seams are all serged for neatness. The jacket is undecorated but I can add a small cord trim in black for an additional charge. Please convo me when ordering for details.

Skirt will be made from a cotton plaid fabric. I will add a stripe in a coordinating cotton fabric 3/4 down the skirt. This adds a nice flair to the skirt. Skirt is unlined but all inside seams are French seamed and it has a drawstring waistband for your comfort. It will fit a variety of sizes. I can do a straight waistband in your waist size for an additional $5.00. Please convo me for details.

I will need your bust and waist measurement to make the jacket. Because this is a custom made item, I will need 1 week to finish your order before shipping.

Sizes are : S, M, L, and XL

Colors available jacket: Black, navy blue, brown, burgundy

Color available skirt: blk plaid, blue plaid, green plaid, red plaid, blk/tan check. Please convo me your color choice. Plaid designs may vary depending on availability of fabric.

Size chart:

Size Bust
S 32-34
M 36-38
L 40-42
XL 44-46

I can do plus sizes also, for an small additional charge. If you need a different size, please convo me before ordering so I can give you details. I

The skirt and jacket can be purchased as a set or seperately. So if you want an additional jacket, it can be purchased seperately. Please see my other listings.

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Woman's Civil War Style Button Blouse

57.00

Basic cotton button up shirt made in the style of the Victoian period. This is perfect for a Civil War ladies blouse to pair with a skirt. Great for western wear or cowboy reenactment for you ladies too. Very versatile.

Blouses did not actually come into fashion until the 1890's for most women. But cotton shirts were definately around and worn, especially by the pioneer women. This style is reminiscent of the Garibaldi shirt for women in the 1860's. I have drafted the pattern similar to this stlye shirt but also modernized it a bit so it can be worn in a more modern setting. This is just a fun shirt.

This shirt is made from a washable cotton fabric and comes in white, natural (ivory), or black. It is a basic design and buttons up the front. Shirt has long sleeves with small band cuffs. Neck closes with a mandarin collar which is great to put a decorative pin or brooch with.

Sizes available - S, M, L, XL (Please see size chart in pictures for measurement breakdown).

I always do plus sizes for an additional fabric charge. Please inquire if you are interested in this. Also, this shirt can be made in another cotton color. Please convo me if you would like another color.

This is a custom made item and I will need 10-14 days to complete your item after order and payment. If you have any questions, please email us and we will happily get back with you.

We accept Paypal and Money Orders as payment. You can process credit cards through Paypal. Please see our shop policies for details. Thank you.

Cotton Plaid Skirt Basic Drawstring

42.00

Cotton Plaid Skirt Basic Drawstring

Basic cotton skirt in a plaid homespun fabric. This would be a great item to enhance your Civil War living history or reenactment persona. This would also work wonderfully for renaissance wear. Great for an Irish persona.

Made from 100% cotton in a homespun fabric. The design on the fabric is a checked or plaid and it comes in a variety of colors. It is made from 3 1/2 yards of fabric so there is quite a lot of room for a crinoline or hoop. Can be worn with petticoats as well for a less full look and this way it is safer around camp fires and camp work. Skirt can be made in fuller widths for aditional fabric charge. Please inquire about this if you are interested in fuller skirts.

Skirt has a drawstring waistband for easy fit and comfort. Drawsting is 100% cotton. There is a small rolled hem on the bottom and inside is french seamed for neatness.

Since this is a drawstring waist it will fit a variety of sizes. It will accomodate a 45" waist and still look great and gather nicely around. Additional yards can be added to your skirt for $6.00 per yard more. Please inquire when you order if you are interested in this.

Would look great paired with a zouave jacket or bolero jacket and a cotton blouse. Please see my seperate listings for these items. Mix and match for some wonderful looks :-)

Colors available: Please see color swatch in listing pictures for availability.

Please inquire as to what else I might have if you are thinking of another color combo. Homespun comes in many colors. Just inquire and I will see if I can get it.

This is a custom made item in your color choice. It will take 10 days to complete your skirt before shipping to you. If you have any questions, please convo me and I will gladly get back with you.

Zouave Jacket Bolero

55.00