Laughing Moon Patterns
1890 Waist
1890's Waist (Blouse) has a fitted foundation over which four different choices
of outside design can be applied. The five different sleeves are all interchangeable.
View A has a gathered center front and back waist, two piece mutton leg sleeves,
high collar and the waist is straight all around. View B has a draped right
front, a slightly ruffled collar, lower neckline, the bodice is pointed at
the waist front and back, and a short puffed sleeve. The remaining Views use
either View A or B bodice but change sleeves, drapes, or omit the collar.
View C omits the wrap and the mutton leg piece of the sleeve. View E is like
View D with the addition of ruffled sleeve epaulettes. View F is like View
C but uses a petal sleeve. Instructions for boning and embellishing the waist
are included. Period sewing methods are shown. $12.50
Sizes 2 - 36 All Included in the Envelope. If you are looking for a beautiful skirt that is historically accurate, flattering, and easy to make - this is it. Make it in the walking skirt length for easy mobility or a stunning modern look. Make the short train length for evening or the long train length for formal occasions or bridal. EASY- Simple picture instructions. ACCURATE - Represents the 1890's. This is a gorgeous Victorian skirt whether you corset or not - and - hoops or bustles aren't needed. SIZES - Fits waist sizes 21" to 50" because beautiful women come in all sizes. 1890's period or modern skirt has seams at side front, side back, center back and pleated back panels. Back opening has period placket or modern zipper. The lining is sewn to the skirt in the flat lined method and the hems are faced. The skirt has a waistband and a single optional pocket. There are three length options, walking, short and long train. $12.50
Sizes 2-36 All Included in the envelope. It could be worn under many skirt styles worn 1870 to early 1 900's. This shape of bustle could be worn over it during the period 1870 -1877 and again from 1883-1887. The sturdy bustle is stuffed - no wires! The petticoat could also make a fabulous modern skirt. Imagine the panels and yoke made in different complementary fabrics. The slimming yoke moves fullness away from the waist and hips and then flares into a flattering twirl. -Victorian petticoat or modern skirt has dartless yoke front and back, skirt gores at center, Front, side front and back, and gathered back panels. Back opening has period placket or modern zipper. Optional ruffle at the bottom and . hem lengths, walking and trained. Bustle is sized S,M,L,XL. $12.50
Sizes 6-26- Bodice, circle and gored skirts, petticoat, drawers, hat, and stockings. All the components of the pattern are separate and can be combined and layered as desired. The bodice has pleats in the back to accommodate the bustle. The drawers have both a long and short length. The petticoat has 3 layers of gathered lace at both the inside and outside hem. The skirts can be made in a plain circle or gored circle, with or without ruffles. The overskirt has a drape front and bustle back. The hat is a can-can silhouette. The stockings can be made from any very stretchy material. $12.50
Wild West - Gold and Silver Rushes - Civil War Civilian - Pioneers - Victorian Dress and Work Pant. Men's and women's 1850-1900 civilian style pants. The front has vertical front pockets, a button fly, and suspender buttons. The back can have two welt pockets or none, a back cinch belt and a split back waistband with suspender buttons. The hems at the bottom of the legs are shorter at the center front than the center back and have a very slight flare. An unique sizing system with three fits for men, slim, mature and portly and a women's fit. All sizes included in the package. $12.50
Ladies Victorian Underwear
Sizes 6-26 All Included in the envelope - Dore Corset has B, C, and D Cup, Silverado Corset has A through 4D Cup. If you are a costume enthusiast but wonder which corset goes with what chemise - look no further. This pattern has the widest size range, the most complete instructions, and all the pieces in one package (two corset styles!). If you are a high fashion enthusiast you have seen every designer show corsets in their collection. This pattern will enable you to create your own high-fashion or fantasy corset. View A, the Dore Corset, is a straight seam corset with 5 pieces on each side. View B, the Silverado Corset, has bust gores with 6 main pattern pieces, and 2 bust gores on each side. Both corsets can be made up plain or fancy. The open drawers have a pointed waistband in front and a drawstring closure with 6 tucks and lace trim at the hems. The sleeveless chemise has a yoke with a front opening and 6 tucks at the hem with lace trim. $12.50
Sizes 6-26 All Included in the envelope - Dore Corset has B, C, and D Cup, Silverado Corset has A through 4D Cup. If you are a costume enthusiast but wonder which corset goes with what chemise - look no further. This pattern has the widest size range, the most complete instructions, and all the pieces in one package (two corset styles!). If you are a high fashion enthusiast you have seen every designer show corsets in their collection. This pattern will enable you to create your own high-fashion or fantasy corset. View A, the Dore Corset, is a straight seam corset with 5 pieces on each side. View B, the Silverado Corset, has bust gores with 6 main pattern pieces, and 2 bust gores on each side. Both corsets can be made up plain or fancy. The open drawers have a pointed waistband in front and a drawstring closure with 6 tucks and lace trim at the hems. The sleeveless chemise has a yoke with a front opening and 6 tucks at the hem with lace trim. $12.50
