Civil War Ladies Accessories Patterns

Ladies' Accessories Patterns

Patterns marked with banner have been digitally remastered with all new directions and easy-to-follow diagrams.

29-L
Godey Hat, c. 1858
Three piece construction: brim, body & crown, with curtain at neckline. Brim shape is round, framing the face. Silk ribbons for finishing.
One size.
Skill Level 2
$11 + $3.50 S&H

30-L
Prairie Bonnet, 19th C.
Round brim, curtain at back, tied with ribbons.
One size.
Skill Level 1
$10 + $3.50 S&H

55-L
Vonda Bonnet
Drawn bonnet with cane (1850’s) or wire (1860’s) hoops, tied with silk ribbons.
One size.
Skill Level 2

$10 + $3.50 S&H

61-L
Spoon Bonnet,
c. 1861-65
This bonnet’s brim rises in a sharp angle to the face, "creating a large gap between brim and head often to be filled in with flowers and high-pleached bowers of foliage," Hats, Fiona Clark.
One size.
Skill Level 1
$11 + $3.50 S&H

66-L
Dinner Hat, c.1860
Also called the Empire bonnet, this tiny bonnet was "worn on the flat of the head stopping just short of the swell of the chignon," Hats, Fiona Clark. It was the proper costume for formal occasions, especially church-going.
One size.
Skill Level 1
$6 + $3.50 S&H

90-91-92-L
Boots, Glengarry Hat & Gaiters

Boots pattern adapted from Costume in Detail. Blue cloth boots, laced on inside, leather 5/8" heel. Tongue lined with pink silk, boot lined with white cotton. Original made in Oxford.

Glengarry hat pattern adapted from Frank Leslie’s. Originals in TCS Collection. Featured hats from Genin’s Bazaar, Aug. 1863. Trimmed with plaid ribbon.

Gaiters adapted from originals of dark boxcloth (a very tight, brushed wool) that looks like thick felt. Worn over shoes to protect them. Top edge is rolled with leather piping. Leather strap beneath.

Pattern includes all three items.
One size.
Skill Level 1

$18 + $3.50 S&H

31-L
Slippers, c.1860
Excellent accessory to nightgown and robe pattern. Also can be worn under 12-L Lydia Morning Robe.
One size.
Skill Level 2

$6 + $3.50 S&H

32-L
Miser's Purse
Original in TCS Collection. Lovely tasselled purse with fringe, knitted with steel beads. Center opening with two metal rings that slide for closure. Lovely way to hold change and keys.
One size.
Skill Level 1
$6 + $3.50 S&H

33-L
Mitt/Gauntlet
Circa 1850's and 1860's. Fingerless mitt pattern. A favorite with ball gowns. Make using net or lace material.
Easy to make.
One size.
Skill Level 1

$6 + $3.50 S&H

89-L
Belt, Bow & Sash
Original in TCS collection. Black silk faille with bias silk binding around waistband, bow loops and lappets.
One size.
Skill Level 1
$6 + $3.50 S&H

Pattern Skill Levels
Level 1	Easy for period patterns construction. Basic sewing knowledge needed.
Level 2	Moderate detail, for experienced seamstresses.
Level 3	More detail, expert seamstress/tailoring skills needed. For Level 2's who want to graduate to a new level.
Level 3+	Expert seamstress' & tailors: use all skills!