Free Patterns

I think this will be my most important post. FREE HISTORIC PATTERNS! Who wants to pay for a pattern anyway? I've found some free ones out there, but you'll want to determine if they're historically accurate enough for the interpretation you need.

The Sewing Academy (Elizabeth Stewart Clark):

Slatted Sunbonnet

Chemise

Drawers

Basic Petticoat - example

(white would be a better color)

Bust Pads

Pinafores - example

Mormon Trek.net (more Elizabeth Stewart Clark):

Sunbonnet (same as above) - example

Petticoats (same as above) - example

Shawl

Apron - example

Second Wisconsin:

Men's Shirt/Woman's Blouse

Frontier Work Shirt (can't find the original URL anymore): - example

Tutorial

A Day in 1862 (Amy):

Infant chemise & sacque (on her sidebar)

1860 toddler underwear + pattern 

1860s Quilted Baby Shoes/Boots

Romantic History Historical Clothing (Sarah):

1860's Long Infant Gown, 0-3 months

1860's Gathered Short Sleeve Gown, newborn-18 months

1860's Basic Bodice for a Child's Dress, 3T - coming soon

1860's Winter Hood - Toddler and Woman 

Mid-19th Century Baby 3-Piece Cap, 0-6 months, from Mrs. G

Mid-19th Century Infant Chemise, newborn, from Mrs. G

Mid-19th Century Boys Winter Cap, toddler size

Fanny & Vera:

Quick & Dandy Drawers (you may be more satisfied with Liz Clark's drawers, though)

The Ladies Treasury of Costume and Fashion:

Jackets, Mantles

Dress

Corset

Petticoat

Lulu's (this link brought to us by Girl Scout, Katie, working on her Textile Artist Badge)

Daycap

Bonnet

1869 Corset

Godey's Lady's Book (for a real challenge!):

Godey's 1857 Sunbonnet

The Workwoman's Guide (Google books):

Girls Pinafore

Day Cap

 

  Full Body Baby Frock

Full Body Baby Frock Tutorial, Method 2

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Baby Drawers

Foundling Cap

Infant's Day Cap

Girl's Chemise

Girl's Chemise 2

My Patterns:

Bonnet (not authentic)

Water-bottle Cover

Poor Boy Suspenders

Haversack

Also see my tutorials link in case I missed anything!

Handcart-Trek.org (ideas for Trek)

Baby Shoes:

Antebellum Baby Shoes (Pastoral Symphony Farm -  Mrs. G)

A Day in 1862

The Young Campaigner:

Mechanic's/Confederate Cap