Shooting Star Historical Clothing Patterns What is the difference between our patterns and others? We have researched ours as completely as possible assure some of the most correct patterns on the market. In addition to getting the correct general look from fashion plates, we have also studied garments in museum collections, period drafting systems, and photographs of real people of the time period. We have listed below each time frame our patterns that fall within it.

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1868-1875 General Characteristics- shoulder seams slope to the back, armscye slightly low on arm(slight drop shoulder), bodice cut with back, side back and front pieces. Skirts gored with fulless set in back in gathers or pleats to allow for bustle. Early Bustle era Bodice Sunbonnet Parasol	1876-1880 General -Characteristics- shoulder slightly low to natural position, shoulder seam sloping to back of bodice. Bodice cut with extra piece at side for closer fitting. The only period in Victorian era side forms may be cut to shoulder instead of armscye. Allie Pattern 1877-1882 vintage summer or work dress from original dress in our collection Sunbonnet Parasol The Lady's Dressmaker - Natural form/Bustle Era Bodice Manual	1879-1888 Armscye cut at natural position. Sleeves generally cut in two pieces(coat style) with top and under sleeve, and slim fitting. Elaborate bustle skirts often made on own foundation. Asymmetrical designs popular. Basic Bustle Era Skirt extremely versatile Allie Pattern 1877-1882 vintage summer or work dress from original dress in our collection Sunbonnet Parasol The Lady's Dressmaker - Natural form/Bustle Era Bodice Manual
1889-1893 Skirt's lose bustle, bodice becomes simpler, often pointed in front. Sleeves start to show fullness of leg-of-mutton. 7 Gore Skirt Pattern Sunbonnet	1894-1897 7 Gore Skirt Pattern Sunbonnet	1898-1908 7 Gore Skirt Pattern Sunbonnet
Gentlemen's Patterns Man's Victorian Shirt	18 " Doll Patterns Patterns to delight the historian and little girl- will fit American Girl, Daisy Kingdom and others of this size.	Children's Patterns

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