Antebellum "Dress Frock
for a Little Girl" Draft Pattern
Dakota Prairie Treasures Hardcopy Republication
Originally Published
1857!
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Authentic Antebellum Era "Dress Frock for a Little Girl" Draft Pattern!
Originally published in 1857 only three short year
before the start of the Civil War! What could be more darling for historical
reenactment than this?
A
lovely Authentic Pre- Civil War "Dress Frock for a Little Girl" Draft
Pattern for you to recreate!
As
you can see it has a lovely fit and can be customized by you however your
needlework muse desires!
There are many types of materials, or combinations of such, that may make
a spectacular genuine clothing from this authentic Antebellum Era draft pattern!
Pretty for you, pretty for
gifts and pretty for posterity! (Original is not for sale)
This
item is a great resource for those who are Antebellum, Civil War and Victorian
historical reenactment enthusiasts, opera, stage and theatre costumers, students
of historical clothing, fiber and textile arts,
etc!
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An excerpt:
"This very pretty frock is
composed of silk and muslin. The body is of the former material, with a berth
of muslin, confined in various places by
a lace insertion. It is edged with lace, and has a piece of the same falling round the top."
The ladies of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can too! This is a beautiful item and sure to delight you and yours!
The antique and vintage style fabrics, threads, braids, buttons, etc., can be found on eBay quite readily. You just have to hunt a little bit! :) Or, of course, you can utilize contemporary tools and materials found at a nearby fabric, craft or hobby store