Economy Dress (size 24)
You are viewing a wonderful 1860's civil war period ladies' dress.
This dress style is simple and functional. I have previously referred to this as a “work dress” more as an adjective than a name. Because of its simplicity, durability, comfort, and looser fit , it’s perfect for the daily chores. However, add a few accessories ( such as a nice collar, brooch, belt and underpinnings this dress can easily be transformed into a lovely dress for church and socializing.
This dress is a size 24 and fits the lovely lady with Bust 46 and Waist 40.. There is some wiggle room (1-4") in the bodice of these patterns. If you need assistance determining your size, please just send us a message or email. As period sizing is different than today's sizing, we want to be sure you get the right size the first time!
! This dress is made from a period pattern - photo copies of the originals. This dress is made from a top quality 100% cotton and the bodice is fully lined (not the sleeves)so no raw seams are showing (except arm holes). A fully lined bodice gives the dress an extraordinary strength and a much better look - and it should wear like iron.
The second layer of fabric is not hotter in the summer, actually, it will get the perspiration away from the body and it will not show as much from the outside of the garment. The liner also serves well as winter insulation. We've also placed additional buttons down the front of this dress to help eliminate those "gaps" between buttons. The sleeves are gathered as is the skirt.
This dress can be hemmed to approx 49" from the waist. This dress has a extra fullness and a bottom sweep of 135” and works well with either the 3 or 4 bone hoop.
Economy Dress (size 24)
You are viewing a wonderful 1860's civil war period ladies' dress.
This dress style is simple and functional. I have previously referred to this as a “work dress” more as an adjective than a name. Because of its simplicity, durability, comfort, and looser fit , it’s perfect for the daily chores. However, add a few accessories ( such as a nice collar, brooch, belt and underpinnings this dress can easily be transformed into a lovely dress for church and socializing.
This dress is a size 24 and fits the lovely lady with Bust 46 and Waist 40.. There is some wiggle room (1-4") in the bodice of these patterns. If you need assistance determining your size, please just send us a message or email. As period sizing is different than today's sizing, we want to be sure you get the right size the first time!
! This dress is made from a period pattern - photo copies of the originals. This dress is made from a top quality 100% cotton and the bodice is fully lined (not the sleeves)so no raw seams are showing (except arm holes). A fully lined bodice gives the dress an extraordinary strength and a much better look - and it should wear like iron.
The second layer of fabric is not hotter in the summer, actually, it will get the perspiration away from the body and it will not show as much from the outside of the garment. The liner also serves well as winter insulation. We've also placed additional buttons down the front of this dress to help eliminate those "gaps" between buttons. The sleeves are gathered as is the skirt.
This dress can be hemmed to approx 49" from the waist. This dress has a extra fullness and a bottom sweep of 135” and works well with either the 3 or 4 bone hoop.