Civil War Ballgowns and Reception Dress Patterns

Generous Size Men's Patterns

7X-M
Generous
Military Sack Coat
Used for Union enlisted soldiers and field uniforms throughout the Civil War.
Incl. sizes 1X-3X.
Skill Level 2
$21 + $5 S&H

8X-M
Generous Military Vest
Features a standing collar and a single row of 9 buttons down the front. Issued for Union troops. CSA wore similar style.
Incl. sizes 46-3X
Skill Level 2
$19 + $5 S&H

40X-M
Generous Double Breasted Shell Jacket
Cut for CSA and Union Mounted officers.
Incl. sizes 1X-3X.
Skill Level 3
$26 + $5 S&H

3X-M
Generous
Basic Shell Jacket
"The Round-About"

4X-M
Generous
Artillery/Calvary Shell
For Union and CSA troops

5X-M
Generous Bummer Shell
Similar to CSA Sack Coat,
for field use.

3/4/5X-M
Generous Shell Jackets
All three versions of the Richmond Depot jacket can be made using this pattern.
Incl. sizes 46-56.
Skill Level 2
$24 + $5 S&H

16-M
Trans-Mississippian Shirt, c. 1850
Original shirts were worn in central US by laborers on river boats. Yoked back with gathers for ease of movement.
Sizes S-M-L-XL-XXL
Skill Level 1
$18 + $5 S&H

32-M
Fireman's Shirt
Worn by select troops and known in the modern era as the
"John Wayne" shirt.
Sizes S-M-L-XL-XXL
Skill Level 1
$18 + $5 S&H

260-M
Late 19th Century Rowing Shirt
Researched for 100th anniversary of rowing team.
Sizes S-M-L-XL
Skill Level 1
$16 + $3.50 S&H

36X-M
Generous Double-Breasted Vest
Features 2 rows of 5 buttons in front and a shawl collar.
Incl. sizes 46-3X
Skill Level 2
$19 + $5 S&H

12XM 13XM 14XM 15XM
Generous Trousers Combination Pattern ~
includes all 4 styles

12X-M Mule Ear Pocket Trousers ~ Most commonly worn trouser style by all troops.
13X-M Front Pocket Trousers ~ This is an uncommon pattern, occasionally seen in civilian clothing.
14X-M Side Seam Pocket Trousers ~ Second most popular style. Used for all troops.
15X-M Mounted Trousers ~ Great for cavalry and artillery troops.
Incl. sizes 44-58+
Skill Level 2

12-15XM: $24 + $5 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!