Dicken's Dress
dress back

Dicken's era style day dress (mid 1800s).

Items constructed for this costume:

fabric

Fabric

Detail of fabrics.
bodice bodice

Bodice

Navy blue embossed cotton bodice with self piping on shoulder seam, armsceye, and neck. Front closure with white imitation fabric-covered buttons. Lined with blue cotton calico.

Pattern: McCalls M5132. Alterations include omitting flange and shortening the bodice.
skirt

Skirt

Blue calico print cotton gathered skirt with set in waistband, back/side hook and eye closure, hidden pockets on seams. Drawstring inside waistband with grossgrain ribbon.


Completed: September 2006