1770 Costumes

Varied and detailed, this pattern packet will help you handcraft and personalize a costume for your next Halloween or costume party! Designed to fit women's sizes 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16, this kit comes with sewing templates, fabric suggestions, sizing guides, and instructions to create (5) different costume looks. Designed and printed in the United States with multi-language instructions.

Dust jacket notes by Laura Ashley: "I first stepped over the threshold of Platt Hall two years ago and the hours I have spent there since have been a total enchantment to me. In one of the prettiest buildings in England is housed a collection of costumes expressing the hopes and dreams, as well as the duties and orderliness, of the town and country people of the region during the 18th and 19th centuries. The poignancy of the collection is heightened by the fact that the era it represents coincid... [Read More]

Handcraft your own costume for trick or treating with the kids or a Halloween party with this easy to use pattern kit! This packet comes with sewing templates, fabric suggestions, sizing guides, and instructions to create (5) different costume looks that can be made to fit sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20. Patterns were proudly made in the USA with English and Spanish instructions.

An illuminating investigation of how aquatint travel books transformed the way Britons viewed the world and their place within it In the late 18th century, British artists embraced the medium of aquatint for its ability to produce prints with rich and varied tones that became even more stunning with the addition of color. At the same time, the expanding purview of the British empire created a market for images of far-away places. Book publishers quickly seized on these two trends and began produ... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern -1770-85 Man's Frock Coat Pattern. Sizes 42-44" chest included. Day coat or dress coat circa 1770 to `785. Collar and pocket style variations. One size: 42-44" chest available. Pattern excellent for Colonial Costume, Romance Era Costume, Regency Costume, Lewis and Clarke Era Costume, Wild West Costume, Fur Trade Era Costume, Colonial Military Costume, War of 1812 Military Costume, War of 1812 and Indian Wars costume, Pirates of the Caribbean, Johnny Depp Costume, Will Turner Costu... [Read More]

This blouse is made of viscose rayon. This blouse comes in Black and White colors. Please see our other listing for White color. XXL Blouse size: Shoulders- 102 cm, Bust-112 cm to 117 cm, Length- 59 cm, Sleeves-69 cm.

For centuries the hat has reflected the mood of its wearer and the spirit of its time. Hats are the crowning glory, the pinnacle, the grand finale of an outfit. Through history, when times were good, a joyous hat was a triumphant banner - when times were desperate, a brave hat could raise spirits. Vintage Hats & Bonnets is a time machine that follows the evolution of fashion from 1770 to 1970. The chapters are organized by decades and each has an historical overview, fashion overview, and hat de... [Read More]

Legends rise to every occasion in our Boys Star Wars Chewbacca Deluxe Costume. For the brown and furry, big hearted "Chewies," our hooded jumpsuit with mask and pouch is sure to please you in a hurry. Captivating Force- Be-With-You details from head to toe. Boys sizing. For loyal and unwavering warriors on big galactic