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Laughing Moon Mercantile sewing pattern #140 - Princess Seam Tea Gown - 1870s to 1880s History Notes: First, I am not an historian or a...

Shirtwaist Dress - Diner Waitress, Lucy Candy Maker, and More - #134

History/Background The idea for this pattern started when I found a complete Angelica waitress uniform for sale online.It was unusual...

About LMM Pattern #139 - WWII Red Cross Uniform and Civilian Skirt Suit

Women’s Experience in the Red Cross during WWII – Just scratching the surface for the Reenactor and About Laughing Moon Mercantile...

About the History of Stockings - Pattern #202

About Stockings – Some History Notes Update: I have recently found a website that provides information about a correct impression for...

Robe en Chemise or Chemise a la Reine - Pattern 133

Historical Notes: Robe en Chemise, Laughing Moon Mercantile #133 This style of dress has become commonly called the “Chemise a la Reine”...

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Regency and Georgian Cloak, Cape, and Muff - Pattern 135

Cloak, Muff, and Cape - #135 First a quick note about the terms "cape, cloak, and mantle". All definitions I could find in print do not...

Historical Notes on Pattern #136 - Greatcoat and Garrick

This pattern was copied from an extant Garrick. For a Pinterest page that has many photos of this extant Garrick:...

Breeches to Pants – Regency Period - Pattern 131

Breeches to Pants – Regency Period I am not an historian. But when I begin a sewing pattern project, I like to read what the textile...

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