19th century Camp Dresses, Victorian clothing

Does your role call for a Camp Dress? Here are just a few suggestions.
Typically, a plain unlined camp dress with no piping or trim, French seams where necessary,
will require 5 hours for construction.

*Brown Homespun Camp Dress* Peterson's Magazine, Nov. 1861 By adding a fancy collar and hoop, you are ready for Sunday Camp Services or another look without carrying another garment. A soft, red and cream homespun woven fabric, ecru gimp trim detail taken from Peterson's 1861. Ecru piping throughout, sleeves have gimp trim and the bodice buttons are antique carved ivory. Two pieces: button front bodice and hook & eye closure skirt.
*White and Navy Camp Dress* This lovely ensemble includes a one-piece dress made from a white cotton fabric with a tiny blue floral print. Navy braid trim adorns the neck, waist and tail. Antique white buttons for bodice closure finished off with hook and eye front skirt closure. Skirt is knife-pleated and resembles gauging in the back. Add navy Bolero Jacket, trimmed with matching white braid, and you are ready for a Camp Dance or Sunday Services. Construction: 9 hours
*Purple Camp Dress* 100% cotton purple and white windowpane check with navy braid trim and attached white cotton collar. One piece camp dress with lots of grow tucks for that young reeanacting lady. Self-fabric piping on all seams and navy trim to accent back design.
*Mint Green Camp dress* A simple green and white stripe with ecru cotton cluney lace trim. Bone buttons. Horizontal stripe ruffle and bands of trim around hem make it easy to change out when you want a different look. Could be worn without hoops as a camp dress. Add an apron and you are very accurate in a camp setting. This dress was designed for a more comfortable fit and is two pieces. A loose fitting bodice topped by a matching skirt. The style was adapted from 1867 Godey's Construction: 9 hours

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