Civil War Ladies Outer Wear Patterns

Ladies' Outer Wear Patterns

58-L
Linda's Coat, c. 1862
Original description from Frank Leslie's Magazine: "This Mexican mantle has a peculiar cut, in half pyramidal points in front to the side and at back where it terminates in one large piece. Trim is embroidered silk." This pattern has a looser, traditional fit than our 59-L Fitted Coat.
Incl. sizes 6-16.
Skill Level 2
$26 + $5 S&H

60-L
Cape & Hood, c. 1862
Made of cashmere or silk, trimmed with black velvet ribbon and lace.
Incl. sizes ML.
Skill Level 1

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$5 + $2.50 S&H

59-L
Fitted Coat, c. 1860
Princess-style, fitted coat, with neck in vest style. Sleeves turned back with a cuff. Wide skirt. Pattern also includes
60-L Cape & Hood.
Skill Level 2

Incl. sizes 6-16.
$23 + $5 S&H

79-L
Merino Zouave, c. 1860
Made of cloth or merino, and can be worn with any style of skirt. Hip length paletot. When interlined with armo wool, this is a very warm outer garment.
One size.
Skill Level 2
$18 + $5 S&H

88-L
Civil War Jacket, c. 1862
Semi-fitted, hip-length outer garment with side back openings and pleated center back to accommodate the hoop. Similar pleated treatment of the back sleeve at the hem provides added interest. Passementerie trim may be added, to suit the wearer. Incl. sizes ML.
Skill Level 2
$19 + $5 S&H

81-L
Polka Jacket, c.1861
Lined jacket may be inter-lined and quilted for extra warmth. The original was trimmed with rabbit fur to simulate ermine. The lower sleeve is detachable.
One size.
Skill Level 2
$16 + $5 S&H

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87-L
Cloak, c.1860's
Original cloak used fine white cashmere. This cloak is hooded and should be lined with silk. Hook and eye fastening.
One size.
Skill Level 1
$18 + $5 S&H

78-L
Fall Mantle, c.1861
Over-piece mimics a shawl. The main cloth is usually a wool/silk blend with bias cut silk tartan trim. The uniqueness of this pattern is the insertion of a faux sleeve to give shaping to the mantle. One size.
Skill Level 3
$18 + $5 S&H

93-L
Harper's Fichu, c.1858
Original was a combination of lace and ribbon with a heading of rose-colored lace, and a pink transparent border. A series of ribbons traverse the body.
One size.
Skill Level 1
$16 + $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!