Wide, full gowns marked the late 1700s.  Panniers, circular metal 
frames, suspended yards of fabric, lace, ribbons, and bows.  

Available in two sizes:
5.32"X4.83" and 3.83"X3.47"

We sewed the Pannier Dress in shades of green and gold, and 
then sewed it again with lavender and purple.  Be sure to choose 
the colors that you prefer to match your project!

The French Revolution saw mass rebellion against the excesses and extravagances of the upper-class.  This meant that large dresses with 
yards and yards of fabric were replaced by simple Greek fashions.  
Smooth lines, high waists, and short sleeves, and filmy fabric became
all the rage.

Available in two sizes:
4.84"X6.07" and 3.05"X3.86"

The 1850s brought about a new invention called the "crinoline."  Prior 
to this invention, dresses were widened dramatically by uncomfortable panniers or by layers of hot and heavy petticoats.  The crinoline, a steel-framed petticoat, provided a lightweight way to wear large 
dresses gracefully.

Available in two sizes:
4.81"X5.03" and 3.65"X3.83"

The 1870s saw the birth of the bustle.  Skirt fabric was arranged 
around a wire cage, forming a beautiful cascading train.  The 1880s
combined the fashionable bustle with rows of tiny buttons and a
high-necked, lacy collar to form the popular Victorian day dress.

Available in two sizes:
3.27"X6.84" and 1.83"X3.87"

The Victorian Day Dress was sewn (above) with purple and lavender, 
and sewn again with oranges and apricots and a bright white bustle.  
Be sure to choose colors that match your personal taste.

Charles Dana Gibson heavily influenced fashions from 1890 to 1915.  His sketches of "Gibson Girls" appeared in Life, Harper's Monthly, Weekly Bazaar, and The Century.  Gibson Girls wore dresses with a stiff shirtwaist and a flowing skirt that was hiked up in back to form an illusion of a bustle.  Loose sleeves and lacy collar added soft feminine touches to the style.

Available in two sizes:
4.17"X6.84" and 2.34"X3.84"

The end of World War I saw giddiness and a carefree air.  Women won 
the right to vote, and they were further empowered to try a variety of new and daring fashions.  The sleeveless dresses of flappers had raised 
hemlines, beads, feathers, and fringe.

Available in two sizes:
2.93"X6.81" and 1.63"X3.81"

In the 1930s Hollywood established a firm grip on trend- and fashion-setting.  Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire appeared in movies named "Flying Down 
to Rio" and "Top Hat" and "Carefree."  Women around the world began to wear form-fitting slinky satin and strove to be best-dressed at any event.

Available in two sizes:
3.06"X6.83" and 1.75"X3.92"

The 1950s saw the end of World War II, and the end of rationed fabrics.  Skirts became big again, using yards and yards of printed fabric.  Designer Christian Dior created the "New Look" with form-fitting tops and loose skirts.

Available in two sizes:
4.77"X6.30" and 2.86"X3.81"

Make your own floral fantasy with your favorite colors.  Above we 
used purple and white for a dramatic, rich look.  Below we used 
coral and yellow for a bright and breezy result.

The 1960s brought British-born Twiggy to the fashion scene, with 
bold geometric shapes, short hemlines, and skinny figures.  Metals 
and plastics were used in this era to create mini-dresses that made 
quite a statement.

Available in two sizes:
3.28"X6.82" and 1.87"X3.86"

The 1970s brought funky patterns and exotic fabrics.  This design 
features paisley pants with stars, and a paisley pattern-fill in the jacket.

Available in two sizes:
4.31"X6.83" and 2.42"X3.87"

Prior to the 1600s women's headwear was restricted to veils, kerchiefs, hoods, and cotton caps.  As milliners experimented with different materials and fabrics, women became attracted to a sturdy head-covering that 
kept sun and dust out of one's face, and also complemented one's dress.

Available in two sizes:
6.01"X4.28" and 3.51"X2.51"

Jenny Joseph's poem, Warning, has inspired woman to don red 
hats and purple dresses.  Find out more about the Red Hat Society 
at http://www.redhatsociety.com.

Red Hat Society members will be pleased to note that all the color 
change sheets include color information to sew red hats.

As dresses grew narrower in the late 1800s and early 1900s, hat brims 
grew larger.  Size was of the utmost importance:  the larger the hat, 
the wealthier the wearer.

Available in two sizes:
6.52"X4.42" and 3.50"X2.37"

Straw, grass, horsehair, velvet and tulle were used to make gigantic 
hats, and ribbons, flowers, feathers, and gauze trims were added 
to increase the size even more.

Available in two sizes:
5.61"X4.80" and 3.61"X3.11"

Four shades of red were used to sew the hat again.  Orange-red sews 
the straw and highlights the rose, while dark red and burgundy sew a
 contrasting hat band.

Jacqueline Kennedy popularized the pillbox hat.  Netting
added an air of mystery and intrigue to the small cap.

Available in two sizes:
6.28"X4.48" and 3.50"X2.50"

Profiles of gods and goddesses were often carved into stone or shells 
and worn for many purposes.  A young woman in ancient Greece wore 
a carved Eros as a sign that she was looking for a husband.  Warriors wore carved images of Mercury to give them strength and courage in battle.  During Queen Victoria's reign the profiles were set into jewelry and worn 
as beautiful, fashionable ornaments.

Available in two sizes:
3.60"X4.50" and 2.81"X3.50"

Fans are a wonderful combination of function and form.  For over five thousand years fans have been used for cooling, dancing, storytelling, and advertising.  

Available in two sizes:
6.80"X4.46" and 3.90"X2.56"

Folding fans originated in China and Japan, and emerged as fashion 
statements in England and Europe in the 1700s.  Fans became more 
ornamental, and lace was often used to emphasize the delicate decoration.

Available in two sizes:
6.84"X4.03" and 3.80"X2.26"

 Buster Brown had a younger sister, and her name was Mary Jane!  This fashionable pair of shoes uses some metallic thread for sparkle and shine.

Available in two sizes:
3.52"X2.01" and 2.51"X1.44"

Please check the size of the designs before you purchase them.  If you are going to split the design, then choose the size perfect for your project.  If you want to sew the design without editing or splitting,  be sure that the design's dimensions are not larger than your hoop's sewing field.