HMP-100:

Infant Linens 1840-1865

Dress your littlest ones in historic style from the skin out. One pattern sized birth to 2 years, for boys and girls. Includes patterns and illustrated instructions for Cloth Napkins and Pilchers; Shirts & Chemises; “Flannels” (Underdresses); Infant Stays; and Petticoat variations. All told, you’ll choose among over 16 styles, plus variations, to suit your impression needs! Instructions for period machine and handwork included. $20.00

HMP-105:

Infant Gowns 1850-1865

One pattern, over 40 style combinations for your infant boy or girl, birth to 2 years. Includes patterns and illustrated instructions to mix and match Natural Waist, Yoked, and “Infant” style bodices; High or Half-High necklines; Two Waistband Options; Multiple Long & Short Sleeves; Customized Skirts. We’ve also included historically-accurate, growth friendly techniques to lessen your sewing burden during these first precious years. $20.00

HMP-110:

Infant Outerwear 1850-1865

Keep Baby warm & cozy with hoods, coats, and shoes, sized birth to 2 years. Includes patterns & illustrated instructions for Quilted Hoods; Scalloped or Plain Coats; Cloth Indoor Shoes; and a Warm Wool Shawl. No need to skip cool-weather events. Now the whole family can stay safe and comfortable, in historic style. $20.00

HMP-200:

Girl’s Linens 1840-1865

Start with an accurate base for an accurate finish: one pattern includes all sizes, for girls ages 2 to 12-14. Easy-fitting styles provide maximum wearing times without compromising historic accuracy. Includes patterns and illustrated instructions for Chemises with 3 Sleeve Options; Drawers with 2 Waistband Options; Light Corded Stays; and multiple Petticoat Variations! Choose plain or embellished versions to suit any impression, working class to leisure class! $20.00

HMP-220:

Small Boy’s Wardrobe 1850-1865

Sure, they’d prefer to be naked, but modesty requires we clothe their little bodies! Ideal for boys ages 2 to 5 or 6; patterns & illustrated instructions for Boy’s Frocks (pre-training); Boy’s Tunics (post-training); Two Styles Trousers; Underwaist & Drawers. Select a sleeve style, add some trim, and your little boy will be accurately clothed and ready to play. $20.00

HMP-250:

Girl’s Dresses 1850-1865

One pattern, nearly 60 different dress combinations included for girls ages 2 to 12-14. Includes patterns and illustrated instructions for Natural Waist, Yoked, and “Infant” style bodices; Two Necklines; Five Sleeves, Long & Short; Two Waistband Options; and Customized Skirts. Includes many historic techniques to extend the wearing time of each dress. Learn to make one dress span three years! $20.00

HMP-300:

The Dressmaker’s Guide, 2nd Edition

Expanded and revised, the new Dressmaker’s Guide weighs in at 300 illustrated pages of the most up-to-date research, detailed historic techniques, step-by-step projects, and the help you need to meet your Living History goals! New undergarment variations, a complete chapter on corsetry, and even more information on stretching your custom-draped pattern to new styles for every occasion. Encompassing the entire mid-century, 1840 to 1865, The Dressmaker’s Guide is a must-have on your work-room shelf! $30.00

HMP-304:

Practical Prinkery

The first dressmaking guide written with teen sewists in mind! Girls change rapidly in the 12 to 20 span, and it takes some work to keep up with historically-accurate styles. Learn to drape your own bodice styles, and you can keep up without added cost. One volume covers everything from appropriate undies, to transitional support garments (corsets!) to petticoats to dresses and accessories. You can make lovely things with a great fit, right at home. $15.00

HMP-400:

Great Auntie Maude’s Cloth Doll & Wardrobe

Make your own mid-19th century cloth lady doll (15? tall) and her entire wardrobe from one pattern: Chemise, Drawers & Stays; Petticoat Variations; Dress Variations; Nightclothes & Bedding; Accessories; Outerwear & Valise. Ideal for living history use, education, or just playing Dollies! $20.00