Victorian School Marm Costumes

Welcome to the Designer Collection from Forum Novelties. Featuring layered fabrics, rich colors and a custom zippered garment are sure to notice the difference in this premium line of costumes for children and adults. From funny to frightening, Forum has it all. Forum Novelties has been providing quality costumes and accessories for decades, always striving to meet customer needs and exceed their expectations.

Children's Victorian school girl costume with Grey dress and hat. Available in size small (age 4-6), Medium (age 7-9), large (age 10-12).

TV410 - 1873 Polonaise. Multisized 30-50" Bust. This is a polonaise with a basque back, i.e. the back has an upper bodice section overlapping a lower section with poufs. The front buttons to the waist and then falls open into two points, with pleats at the sides. As an option, the buttons can be extended down the front to give a round apron effect. This style was very popular in the early 1870's. The sleeve is a full length pleated bell. Two neckline options are given. This pattern is recommende... [Read More]

Full apron designed to cover Victorian period skirts. Options for servant's or Ladies' options. Optional ruffle. Requires 3 3/8 yards of 45" fabric.

Sewing Pattern - 1877-82 Natural Form Bustle Era Bonnet Pattern (Sewing Pattern). Excellent for Romantic Era, Civil War Era, Victorian Era Dresses, Steampunk Bonnets. Excellent for Civil War Era, Victorian Era, Wild West Era Hats. Natural Form Bustle Era Bonnet Pattern (Sewing Pattern) This is a pattern for a bonnet pattern for the years 1877-82 with instructions for straw or fabric covered buckram construction. There are two views. Great for Victorian Era Bonnets, SASS Bonnets, Wild West Bonnet... [Read More]

Be elegant in a lacey look. Full-length costume dress has a lot of dark lace accents and beautiful period charm. Costume Forum Novelties has become a leader in the Halloween industry, as well as the Joke, Trick, Magic and Novelty gift item business. Over the past 30 years our product line has evolved to meet customer needs and consumer buying trends. We are the proud manufacturers, importers, and distributors of over 8,000 items ranging from baby costumes, to adult and plus-size costumes, to pet... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern - U.S. Civil War Period Bonnet. This pattern works for the time period 1860-70. It includes instructions for making it as a fabric covered hat or making it up with "straw braid". Straw covered version.Shown with a ribbon curtain and matching ties. Some fashion plates from the 1860's showing similar hats covered with fabric and/or made of straw. Western, SASS, Victorian, Civil War Civil War, Western, SASS, Victorian.

Size Chart:(Please see chest, waist and hips size in Amazon Women's Size Chart) M: shoulder width: 15.4'' / 39 cm, shoulder to wrist: 23.6''/ 60 cm, full length: 62''/ 158 cm L: shoulder width: 16.5'' / 42 cm, shoulder to wrist: 23.6''/ 60 cm, full length: 63.8''/ 162 cm XL: shoulder width: 17.3'' / 44 cm, shoulder to wrist: 23.6''/ 60 cm, full length: 63.8''/ 162 cm XXL: shoulder width: 18.5'' / 47 cm, shoulder to wrist: 23.6''/ 60 cm, full length: 64.2''/ 163 cmSize Notice:We can customize cos... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern -1800s Corded Sun Bonnet Pattern. Worn throughout the 19th century. Pattern adapted from originals. Includes 1 adult size and 1 child size. Bonnet adjusts at neck with drawstring. Adapted from an original dated c. 1830; constructed in the same manner as cloak hoods from the 1700's. Hood is lined and bound with silk, ribbon adjusts hood size. Recommended period colors: dark blue, brown, green in plain or plaid. Alternate style of sun bonnet whose brim is stiffened with rows of cott... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern for Mantelet or Short Cape Sizes: One size fits all. Two styles included. Short capes were common from 1830 on, but reached the height of popularity in the 1890's. Great for Western School Marm, Wild West Cape, Victorian Cape, Western Expansion and SASS. Great for Cowboys and Aliens Costume, Jake Lonergan, Daniel Craig, Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde, Harrison Ford, Ella, Emmett Taggart, Percy Dolarhyde, Black Knife, Doc, Nat Colorado, Sheriff Taggart and Meacham. Cowboys & Aliens Cost... [Read More]