Clothing The Saints: Trek Prep
All of the resources on The Sewing Academy site are appropriate for Trek activities!
This page is a quick reference to some of the most useful pieces of mid-19th century clothing to add to your Trek plans, as well as some additional resources to help everyone get clothed accurately, safely, and in as budget-friendly a way possible.
Trek is NOT historical reenactment. It is a modern experience that uses a few historical elements to take people quite deliberately out of their “normal,” opening them to new learning, insights, connections, and experiences.
Using historically-inspired clothing can enhance those goals. The greatest comfort and safety are found in using the historical systems as closely as possible!
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Learning about the Pioneers
Why & How to Use Historical Clothing
Strategies for Historical Trek Clothing
Clothing Resources for Girls and Women
Pioneer Dress Patterns
Make a Pioneer Petticoat (or Skirt)
Make a Pioneer Slatted Sunbonnet(1-Piece Historical and Easy)
Make a Pioneer Corded Sunbonnet
Make a Pioneer Neckerchief
Clothing Resources for Boys and Men
Pioneer Clothing Patterns
Make a Pioneer Neckerchief
Make a Man’s Cap
Make a Square-Cut Shirt
