Colonial Costumes It Yourself

This easy-to-use handbook presents step-by-step instructions and patterns for a tremendous variety of clothes and accessories from colonial times through the Civil War. More than eighty illustrations depict Puritan, Dutch, Quaker, and Native American garb as well as military uniforms. A bonus CD features every pattern in vector files. Drawing upon authentic materials in the collections of major museums, including the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the auth... [Read More]

White Mob Cap Bonnet - Adult Women's Colonial Costume Dress Up Cap - by Tigerdoe. White Mob Cap is a One Size Fits Most. Easy to put on and remove. This Mob Cap costume dress up accessory is a great way to bring to life Colonial History. Can be used for a nurse or a servant costume Great for Halloween, school play, or any dress up event.

Colonial Williamsburg owns one of the most outstanding collections of period costumes in the world, numbering almost 900 costumes and more than 2,400 accessories.There are 25 full-page patterns in inches and centimeters for women's and men's clothing and accessories accompanied by photographs.

This white mob cap set comes in a two pack. They come one size fits most adults, teens, and some children. They are very easy to put on and remove. This mob cap, dress up accessory is a great way to bring colonial history to life. Can be used for a nurse, maid, or a servant costume. Great for Halloween, school plays, or any dress up event.

Shibori is the Japanese term (from the word meaning "to squeeze or wring") for the dye-resist technique of binding, clamping or gathering the cloth so that the dye cannot reach certain parts. The result is a most powerful combination: a carefully structured design with the organic freedom of the unpredictable. One of the richest textile traditions in the world, shibori has been used in Japan, Africa, India and South America for centuries to create vibrant color, bold patterns, and intricate moti... [Read More]

In 1806, when Bemiss's Dyer's Companion first appeared, the American dyeing industry was beset with problems; Europe was trying to maintain control of the market, and American dyers were often undertrained with recipes selling from master to apprentice "for twenty and thirty dollars each." To remedy this situation, Elijah Bemiss wrote his book. Today Bemiss's work is still important for seeing the exact methods of natural dyeing and understanding the life of the dyer in the early nineteenth cent... [Read More]

❤Product Description❤ ►Gender: Women/Men/Teens ►Occasion: Parties or wherever you like. ►Material: Polyester ►Note:Due to the difference between different monitors, the picture may not reflect the actual color of the item. We guarantee the style is the same as shown in the pictures. ►What you get: 1 PC x Butterfly Wings Shawl

If you are not sure which direction to go with your Halloween costume, let this pirate hat guide the way. Get creative with a steampunk look that is a little different than your typical gear with this tricorn hat that will have you standing apart form all the rest. A pirate's hat takes on a whole new look with gold colored plastic parts that look like old metal, and fitted with an assortment of mechanical items, chains and a compass on the front. It can go with almost any post-apocalyptic outfit... [Read More]

Sexy Gradient Blonde Party Wigs Long Curly Hair Mixed Colors Synthetic Wig Feature: 100% Brand New and High Quality! Material: High Temperature Fiber Item Type: Wig Texture: Natural Wave Product Weight: 310g Length：70cm / 27.6in You can use the blower (cold air) or hair stick (better not high temperature) to change the style yourself You can cut or trim to the styles you like. Very stylish design with natural looking and soft touch. You can wear it to parties or for daily use. The size... [Read More]

Potential for creating designs in textiles can be seen even in the physical properties of cloth. The simple fact that cloth tightly compressed into wrinkles or folds resists the penetration of dye is an opportunity—an opportunity to let the pliancy of textiles speak in making designs and patterns.People around the world have recognized this opportunity, producing resist designs in textiles by shaping and then securing cloth in various ways before dyeing. Yet in no other country has the creativ... [Read More]

Are you looking for a neat costume for your Halloween or historical play this season? Become a man of the colonies with this Colonial Gentleman Costume! This historic costume features everything you need to turn back time, including knickers, a jabot, boot top covers and a jacket that looks like a real colonial man’s. Be careful or they might actually think you’re a man out of his era because this costume looks so lifelike! Be sure to make history this Halloween with this Colonial Gentleman

Go back to the pioneer days with this authentic looking Colonial Girl Child Halloween Costume. This unique outfit can be worn for both Halloween and Thanksgiving day celebrations. The colonial girl costume includes a deluxe long brown dress with cream sleeves, a matching apron and an ivory cap. It is made from durable polyester material. Use this costume for trick or treating, school plays, or character reenactments. It is also ideal for Harvest celebrations and festivals, or even to serve Thanksgiving dinner to add a joyful touch to your holiday plans. The colonial girl Halloween costume can be paired with

This traditional lady has revolutionary style. Travel down a revolutionary road this year in this early American clothing. Costume includes a navy blue lace trimmed peplum blouse with a black full-length skirt. Does not include