Stuart Era Costumes

This book includes four pull-up scenes to cut out and make and which show some costumes in three dimensions. The Masque at Bolsover, Black Monday at the Court of Appeal, Whitehall and St James’s; and A Sitting at Henpen’s Studio provide pull up scenes to give an extra dimension to the historical and theatrical background that is abundant in the book. It also includes a carefully researched glossary of useful terms.

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Sewing Pattern -Woman's gown- A Robe Polonaise (Size 12). Simple day dress fashionable circa 1770-1785. Seen in such movies as Pirates of the Caribbean worn by the character, Elizabeth Swann. Can be fully trimmed for evening wear. Includes directions for petticoat and hip pads. One size per package. Great for Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa, Colonial Army, War of 1812, American Revolutionary War, Blackbeard costume, Golden Age of Piracy Costume. Colonial Man, Colonial Revolutionary Soldie... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern - Robe a la Francais (Medium- 12-16). This pattern is a single size pattern; please reference the description for size included. Georgian, American Revolutionary War. As the name indicates, a gown made fashionable by the French during the Restoration period, featuring an elegant sack back. To be worn over panniers. Suitable for middle to upper class historical interpretations or for elaborate costume balls for the 18th century. Great for Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa, Col... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern -1740-1780 Riding Habit Pattern (Large, Sizes 16-18). At first the riding habit was the outfit to wear for active sport but increasingly it became fashionable for traveling and informal outdoor leisurewear. This pattern includes a Riding habit jacket, waistcoat and petticoat directions. Tailored jacket with separate wasistcoat was popular for riding as well as traveling. Pattern excellent for Colonial Costume, Romance Era Costume, Regency Costume, Lewis and Clarke Era Costume, Wil... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern -1770-85 Man's Frock Coat Pattern. Sizes 42-44" chest included. Day coat or dress coat circa 1770 to `785. Collar and pocket style variations. One size: 42-44" chest available. Pattern excellent for Colonial Costume, Romance Era Costume, Regency Costume, Lewis and Clarke Era Costume, Wild West Costume, Fur Trade Era Costume, Colonial Military Costume, War of 1812 Military Costume, War of 1812 and Indian Wars costume, Pirates of the Caribbean, Johnny Depp Costume, Will Turner Costu... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern -18th Century Fashion Doll Pattern. Includes full scale carving diagrams for carvingand painting this beauty. Comes iwth full scale patterns for a complete outfit as well. Finished doll will measure approximately 12". Great for Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa, Colonial Army, War of 1812, American Revolutionary War, Blackbeard costume, Golden Age of Piracy Costume. Colonial Man, Colonial Revolutionary Soldier, Colonial Woman, Revolutionary War woman. Great for Colonial or P... [Read More]