The Basics: Chemise, Petticoat, Bodice
Colonial Skirt (Petticoat):
100% cotton, solid colors or prints with
drawstring waist.
One size fits all $30
Chemise:
100% cotton with drawstring at neck and sleeves.
Sizes S/L or XL $30
Silk or linen upon request - when available $65
French Bodice:
Brocades, heavy cotton or wool and lined with 100% cotton
or cotton-linen blend.
Sizes S-XXXL $30
Chemise:
100% cotton with drawstring at neck and sleeves.
Sizes S/L or XL $30
Silk or linen upon request - when available $65
Also made with brocades on both sides $125
Juste-au-corps:
Hip length, sleeved garment, laces closed in front, worn
over chemise, and/or stays. Made in wool or heavy cotton prints, and lined
with cotton or cotton/linen blend. This garment is similar in style to
the English bodice, with the exception of added short sleeves. This garment
should be worn over stays and is very fitted. Send your bust measurement
to be safe on size.
Sizes 10, 14, 18 $50 [not a stocked item]
European Bed Gown or Short Gown:
Made in cotton prints and lined with cotton. This
garment is an open robe style, and worn over a chemise.
Sizes S-XL $45
Caraco:
Short sleeved, mid-thigh length garment with pleat in
back, laces closed at front. Worn over chemise and stays. Made in
cotton prints and lined with cotton.
Sizes: S-XL $65
1760-1770 Jacket:
Sleeved, hip length, open front jacket made in wool and
lined with cotton, or cotton/linen blends.
Sizes S-XL $75
$125 and up depending on fabric & lining
1770 Polonaise Dress:
Heavy weight 100% cotton print, damask or brocade.
Worn over Colonial skirt. Boning at front and back, hook and eye closure,
bodice is lined.
Sizes 6-22 $125 and up, depending on
fabric and lace used.
1790-1815 Empire Dress:
Lightweight 100% cotton or linen
Sizes S/M or L/XL $75
1828 Day Dress:
Gathered bodice with high waistline and long full sleeves.
Hook and eye back closure. Made in cotton prints
Sizes 6-22 $110
1837 Day Dress:
Long gathered sleeve, pleated berthe (yoke),
fitted
bodice with hook and eye closure. This dress is made in cotton
prints with
a lined bodice.
Sizes: 6-22 $110
Ladies & Girls Strap Dress:
This dress was commonly worn by Indian women
in the Woodland & Northern Plains. Ours is made in 100% cotton.
Size:
S, M, L, XL for Women $40
Size: S, M, L, XL for Girls $20
Woodlands Blouse
Worn long with leggins or skirt. Available in 100% cotton, solid colors
or prints.
Sizes S, M, L, XL $65.00
In the Beginning of Sew It Seams
Events Michele Plans to Attend
Contact me for information on the fabrics available at the time of your order.
Visa and MasterCard accepted.
To place an order
call, write, or
email:
Proprietress:
Michele Hoffman
BY
APPOINTMENT ONLY
1745 County Road 358
Westcliffe CO 81252
719-783-0332
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (M.S.T.)
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (M.S.T.)
Saturday
sewiseams@earthlink.net