Costumes Redingote

The #130 Ladies' Wrapping Front Gown with optional Train, Redingote and tunic sewing pattern by Laughing Moon Mercantile includes includes clear illustrations and directions for the shown gown styles. This style was worn c. 1798 - 1813. Details: Misses sizes 6 - 34 in one envelope 3 variations wrapping front gown Optional Train, Redingote, and tunic View A is a low stomacher apron front style trained or untrained gown. The front of the skirt falls below the bodice, and fastens over the bottom of... [Read More]

*IMPORTANT NOTE FROM AUTHOR: This book was designed for the print version, as a "coffee table" style photo book of sorts. Conversion to Kindle works best on newer devices with color, such as Kindle Fire and Kindle apps for iPad. Kindle Voyager works, but images are in B&W.What did a Regency lady do all day? In between changing her clothing and sitting for her necessary toilette, surely she sought a variety of amusements to relieve the boredom in a world without television or the internet?Magazi... [Read More]

What was fashionable for outer wear in past centuries? Call them what you like: Coat, Pelisse, Redingote, Walking Dress, Promenade Dress. They all did the same job and they changed greatly with the prevailing fashions of the time. Take a look at what was being worn by women, men, and children.

Sewing Pattern- 1941 Lady's Coat Pattern. Looking for a simple coat to wear to those Spring WW2 events? Need a cover-up for the dash through the April Showers to the Swing dance? Just looking for the perfect coat to top off your vintage look? The Ladies' Princesse Redingote Coat is just the thing. Based on an original pattern from 1941, this coat is just past knee-length with flattering princess lines and features two-piece sleeves, tie or single button front closure, and can be made with or... [Read More]