1868-1887 Packs flat! No boning or wire required. A light weight, small cloth bustle with no steels or hardware. Very simple construction. Lays flat or rolls tight for traveling. Directly from a 1871 Harper's Bazar. Multi-sized 24"-60" waist all included in package.
1868-1888 Ideal as an over skirt for: Walking, visiting, reception, dinner or evening wear. Directly from a 1869 Peterson's Magazine. Includes sizes petite-full. Variations and decoration ideas include.
1870's-1880's Three different necklines. Many decoration ideas. Needed to protect your skin from your corset, and your corset from your body oils. Multi-sized 32"-52" bust all included in package.
1880's-1890's Back opening, open crotch drawers with decoration ideas. Multi-sized 34"-54" hips all included in package.
1850-1890 Low neckline for deep cut bodices. Off the shoulder. Multi-sized 32-52" bust all included in package.
1880's 'One-size-fits-all' with an individualized waistband. Pattern is marked for four bustle types. With or without flounce.
1880's Flat or standing collar. Wear with or without belt. Marked for deep or narrow bustles, and for no bustle. For informal, at home morning wear, or for lower class and working women. Multi-sized 32"-52" bust all included in package.
1880's Top and drawers are joined into one piece; the skirt is separate. Wear with or without the skirt. Make with or without the sleeves and/or lining. Pattern for the cap is included. Multi-sized 32"-52" bust all included in package.
1880's-1890's Includes: #1880-1 Chemise, #1880-2 Drawers, and a 1880's-1890's Petticoat Pattern. Multi-sized 32"-52" bust all included in package.
1880's-1890's High neckline for daytime. Low neckline suitable for evening wear. Open crotch drawers. Decoration ideas included. Multi-sized 24"-44" waist all included in package.
1880's-1890's Corset cover and Petticoat combined. Round or square neckline. Detachable Train. Decoration ideas included. Multi-sized 24"-44" waist all included in package.
1875-1888 Pattern taken from an extant garment. May be front or back opening. False reverse or standing collar. Several trim options. Different sleeve and cuff options. Many back drapery treatments. Options for large and small bustles. Normally below knee length, and worn over a foundation skirt, but it can be a full length outfit. Variations and decoration ideas. Includes sizes 2-30. Foundation skirt not included.
Choose Item# To Order1870-1890 This was a very popular style in England, France, America and Spain. Ideal as a dressy overskirt for any occasion. Based on patterns from period sources. Includes the text of the original instructions. Directions for different styles of draperies. With adaptations for the 1883-1887 aggressive bustle. Variations and decoration ideas included. Foundation skirt not included. Multi-sized 24"-60" waist all included in package.