The Beginnings of an 1830's Dress

About a month and a half ago, in a moment of sheer madness, I decided I was going to sew another big costume.  A big costume, like my 1886 dress I made when I was 16, or my first Civil War Dress.  Maybe it was because I realized I was making far too many dresses…

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1830s Cotton Day Dress

A Stitch in Time Saves Nine? Making a Reproduction Late 1830s Dress

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1830s dress Atelier Nostalgia

Dress 1826-29 British While its descending waistline, swelling sleeves, and raised hemline, this splendid day dress anticipates the exaggerated outline of the 1830s. Pleating on the front--beginning at the waist, opening acrosss

The 1820's and 1830's are among my favorite decades for Western women's fashion because of the big sleeves, curly bangs, whacky hair, and frilly bonnets. Here are some of my favorite photos

Museums and Culture - Queens College Fashion Collection: 1830s White Satin Evening Dress

Rural 1830s era dress – Maggie May Clothing- Fine Historical Fashion

All The Pretty Dresses: 1830's Striped Dress

Two Nerdy History Girls: Real 1830s clothes

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