Civil War Dress- part one

How to video outlines the first steps of reviewing dress styles, 1850s and 1860s fabric designs, and basic materials for making a repro Civil War work dress for reenactors. The first in a series of videos that will provide tips on making historic clothing.
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Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Civil War
• dress
• sewing
• fabrics
• reproduction
• historic
• reenactor
• work
• 1860s

[stitchingbevy]

There are some upholstery fabrics that are perfectly suitable for Civil War ball gowns. Eventually you will want to stick with breathable cottons or silks.

[stitchingbevy]

Thanks so much! We'll be releasing part two soon!

[lunadalionly1]

I used upholstery fabric, I guess like marie antionette style to make my civil war ball gown in off white. Will I be laughed at if I wear it to the civil war reenactment? I didn't see any info online about fabrics to use until yours, by which time I'd already made my gown....I hate to not wear it after soo much time and money spent...

[Dollyesqua]

no part 2?

[PVGrammy]

You did a great job!  I learned a lot from just this one. Keep it up.