Emily's dress was inspired by the paintings and sketches of late 18th century members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). I grew up attending Meeting for Worship and Quaker schools and have always been drawn to the Testimony of Simplicity, the idea that a person’s life and character are more important than the quantity of goods they own or their monetary worth. Early Friends believed that it was important to avoid fanciness in dress, speech, and material possessions, because those things tend to distract one and cause a person to focus on themselves more than on their fellow human beings.

All patterns are hand-drafted by me using original sources from the era and made as historically accurate as possible.

Emily

Light Blue Linen Dress -- This two-piece gown is made from a pale blue linen. Bodice is fully lined with elbow sleeves and fastens in front. Petticoat fastens with narrow cotton tapes

Shift -- white cotton batiste with narrow elbow sleeves

Stays -- Fully boned, laced with spiral laced cotton cord, fastens at shoulders with hook and eyes

Petticoat -- White linen

Pockets -- Self blue linen with white binding

Cap and Neck Handkerchief --- white cotton batiste with narrow rolled hem

Apron -- white linen with cotton tape band

James

Dress, diaper -- white cotton batiste

Cradle -- painted basswood, white linen mattress

Blanket -- blue and white checked linen

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