Dressing 18th Century: Two New Bodices

 

Now that we have Sassafras Creek Originals stocked 

with simple, common-folk French colonial costumes, 

I wanted to start doing what I love the most. . .

designing and pattern-making in the style of 18th century clothing. . .

and these are two of my new designs. . .

This "practice sample bodice" with the flared bottom is one of my favorites. . .

I have two more cut out. . .in different fabrics and colors. . .

This one is made of a wheat colored lightweight linen. . .

laced up the boned front with silk ribbon. . .

The neck is outlined with an off-white braid. . .

It is in a size Large, which is why it is not fitting tight on this petite lady. . .

Because it was a "perfecting-the-pattern" sample. . 

it is selling at a greatly reduced price. . .

There are flaws. . .but mostly on the underside where no one will ever see it. . .

The two petticoats and pocket are also for sale . . .

I found a great print for the second bodice. . .

It is a wrap that can be adjusted with the ties on the side. . .

 and is in a size Large. . .

Real leather embellishes the ties. . .

I think I had the Fourth of July in mind when I put this entire costume together. . .

A printed beige petticoat, red cotton apron, tapestry pocket, 

striped kerchief and a trimmed tricorn for the occasion. . .

Of course, you can mix and match as you like. . .

We have many to choose from. . .

 As always. . .you can see these and other pieces for sale 

at SASSAFRAS CREEK ORIGINALS

on St. Mary's Road in Ste. Genevieve. . .