This black wool paletot is made of a lightweight twilled
wool and lined in brown cotton. It has two interior welted pockets and
coat sleeves. The embellishments consist of bias silk ruched and wool
fringe. Hooks and eyes fasten the front. This coat is currently for sale
at La Belle Femme is Gettysburg and is made for a woman with a prosperous
figure.
Made of cotton gauze, this shawl has tucks around the edges
and is based on an original Anna Worden found while researching her shawl
booklet. It
measures roughly 60" by 60". These shawls can also be made of lawn,
batiste and fine linens and sheer silks. Please contact me for fabric
availability.
Knitted of fine mohair, this shawl was a way to use up
leftovers that then turned into a project itself! Patterned after popular
Shetland shawls of the time period it has a simple interior with a
scalloped border.
Made of striped silk taffeta and lined with grey silk taffeta,
this pelerine is a stunning addition to any ensemble. The stripes of the
black silk have been mitered at the back point for added interest. It is
trimmed with ruching of the black silk and of the grey silk. This pelerine
is currently on sale at La Belle Femme in Gettysburg.
A lovely outerwear piece for summer, this light white cotton
mantle drapes gracefully over the shoulders. It is ornamented with green
silk ribbon and fastens down the front with hooks and eyes. It has a
ruffle around the bottom and is made of striped cotton batiste. This
mantle is on sale at La Belle Femme of Gettysburg.
An example of a fine whitework collar to ornament any
dress, this collar is made of fine cotton and has been ornamented with
whitework resembling a flower and leaves. It is attached to a bias band
which is easily whip-stitched to the dress neckline.
This warm grey wool coat was made from a rescued
garage-sale blanket! This coat is heavily
ornamented in soutache braid. It has two interior pockets and is fastened
with frogs down the front. The sleeves are longer than need be allowing
the wearer to tuck her hands in them for warmth.
Everybody wants a corduroy jacket this year! Lightweight yet
warm, this coat was designed by Miss Liz and features interior pockets, a
flannel lining, metal buttons, and an interesting style detail at the back
she calls a "swallowtail". The sleeves are roomy to allow for any type of
dress sleeve.
I liked Miss Liz's jacket so much, I had to have one too! I
based mine on some revolutionary war riding habits. The back makes use of
plackets instead of gussets to create the deep pleats. Also lined in
flannel, this jacket features exterior pockets covered by decorative flaps
and cutwork buttons. The sleeves are like men's coat sleeves and the
jacket has lapels. I wear it in modern life as well!
This airy summer cover is made of cotton lawn with a stripe.
As you can see, I mitered the stripes in the back for interesting effects.
The sleeves are full and can be gathered in by the ribbon for a 3/4 length
sleeve. Left ungathered, this caraco can be worn with a fancy white blouse
and silk skirt. It's like wearing a cloud! This jacket is available at La
Belle Femme in Gettysburg.
This is Jeni's version of the corduroy coat. Made with corduroy with a
diamond pattern impressed on it and lined in striped flannel, this coat is
warm and durable. Two exterior pockets with decorative flaps keep
possesions handy. Patterned after my brown coat, this one is slightly
longer in length. Jeni is now on the search for the perfect buttons to
add.
Long for Revolutionary or short for 19th century, these wool
mitts keep your hands warm while still allowing you plenty of grip. They
can incorporate patterns and different colored borders.
