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available for purchase. Just hit the link below to go to the particular style of
dress you are looking for. Descriptions are included for each style. This page
is always changing so keep coming back. If you would like more information on a
particular dress style, please Contact me
for details. Enjoy shopping!
Cotton Day
Dresses
Cotton Maternity/Wrapper Dresses
Silk Dresses
After purchasing your undergarments the cotton day dress
should be the first article of clothing in your wardrobe. With one of
these day dresse styles you can attend any event certain that you are dressed
appropriately. From the ball room to the field they are the most versatile item
in your closet. Available
in any cotton fabric listed in on the Fabrics
page. All my
cotton day dresses include the details listed below. These are the extra touches
that give you the "look" of 1860's women's clothing
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Correct size piping using the fashion fabric only in the seams that it
belongs, the waistband neckline and armscye. |
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Hand gauged and hand applied
skirt |
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All fabrics (including lining
and hem facing) used in constructing this dress are 100% cotton and of a period correct design. |
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Separate fashion fabric
and lining in bodice construction |
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hem guard |
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"dog leg"
opening |
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An applied waistband
using a technique seen on original cotton dresses of the period (if applicable) |
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Individual hook and
eyes used in the front closure (no hook and eye tape) |
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Gathered Bodice
Day Dress
$350
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This
dress may look familiar, it was used in the Discovery Channel's program
"Christmas and the Civil War". It is copied from an original
garment is in the collection
of Juanita Leisch. The
style features an adjustable waistband and is the perfect dress for not only maternity wear, but for
ladies who are in the process of a weight change. The adjustable waistband makes
the dress fit a larger range of figures.. Day dresses in this style include
the details listed below. Available in any cotton fabric listed in on the Fabrics
page. These are the extra touches that give you the
"look" of 1860's women's clothing
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Dress features a yoked bodice which is common in CDVs
of the period, but rare in the reenacting community. |
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Correct size piping using the fashion fabric only in the seams that it
belongs, the waistband neckline and armscye. |
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Hand gauged and hand applied
skirt |
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All fabrics (including lining
and hem facing) used in constructing this dress are 100% cotton and of a period correct design. |
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Separate fashion fabric
and lining in bodice construction |
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hem guard |
| An applied waistband with expandable front closure
using a technique seen on the original cotton dress in Juanita's collection |
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Individual hook and
eyes used in the front closure (no hook and eye tape)
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Yoked Wrapper, with ruffled sleeves
$350
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After purchasing your cotton day dress you may want to
expand your wardrobe. Any of these dresses can be worn to different living
history events from historic houses to the ball room. Listed below are some of
the details available
on my silk dresses. All dresses are available in a wide selection of colored
silks. These are the extra touches
that give you the "look" of 1860's women's clothing
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Correct size piping using the fashion fabric only in the seams that it
belongs, the waistband neckline and armscye. |
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Double box pleating, hand gauged and hand applied
skirt |
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Recognizing that not everyone can afford the luxery
of silk, I offer these dresses in synthetic fabric that closley resembles
the look and feel of silk, the difference is reflected in the price.. |
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Separate fashion fabric
and lining in bodice construction |
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hem guard |
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"dog leg"
opening |
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An applied waistband
using a technique seen on original cotton dresses of the period (if applicable) |
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Individual hook and
eyes used in the front closure (no hook and eye tape) |
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Fitted bodice, with ruched chicory trim
and self fabric bows $500 synthetic
$650 silk
$350 synthetic no trim on skirt
$500 silk no trim on skirt
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Fitted bodice, with cascading ruffel and
ruched chicory trim
$500 synthetic
$650 silk
$350 synthetic no trim on skirt
$500 silk no trim on skirt
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Robin Stokes, and was last updated 03/03/2008
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