Laughing Moon Mercantile sewing pattern #140 - Princess Seam Tea Gown - 1870s to 1880s History Notes: First, I am not an historian or a...

History/Background The idea for this pattern started when I found a complete Angelica waitress uniform for sale online.It was unusual...

Women’s Experience in the Red Cross during WWII – Just scratching the surface for the Reenactor and About Laughing Moon Mercantile...

About Stockings – Some History Notes Update: I have recently found a website that provides information about a correct impression for...

Historical Notes: Robe en Chemise, Laughing Moon Mercantile #133 This style of dress has become commonly called the “Chemise a la Reine”...

Cloak, Muff, and Cape - #135 First a quick note about the terms "cape, cloak, and mantle". All definitions I could find in print do not...

This pattern was copied from an extant Garrick. For a Pinterest page that has many photos of this extant Garrick:...

Breeches to Pants – Regency Period I am not an historian. But when I begin a sewing pattern project, I like to read what the textile...