Fashionable between 1750-1790 these paniers or pocket hoops were used to provide a lightweight and collapsible supporting structure underneath the pleated skirts.   Our handmade hoops are boned through at least three casings per side.  Made from 100% unbleached organic cotton, with ties at waist, one size fits all.

Unbleached Organic Cotton Pocket Hoops

Available now: 4 sets

Yellow Medieval Dress

Photos by Cristine Maybourne.  Copyright 2008.

This ensemble was patterned after a caraco jacket from Snowshill Manor c. 1775-85 as shown in Janet Arnold's book Patterns of Fashion 1 (cut and construction of women's clothing, 1660-1860).  Our jacket is made from a linen rayon blend material with a blue floral pattern, and is fully lined with a sturdy white 100% cotton duck.  The front fastens with a series of hook and eyes and is lightly boned along the center front opening.  This snug fitting jacket is not adjustable for fit, and will accomodate a 35-36" bust, 26-27" waist, and 11" bicep (flexed).  Shown here with a royal blue cotton velvet petticoat and white 100% cotton kerchief (both are included with the jacket).  The jacket fabric is no longer available, so this is a one of a kind garment.

This jacket was patterned after a caraco jacket from Snowshill Manor c. 1775-85 as shown in Janet Arnold's book Patterns of Fashion 1 (cut and construction of women's clothing, 1660-1860).  Our jacket is made from a shot 100% silk taffeta that is royal purple and black with matching royal purple 100% cotton broadclith lining throughout.  There are ruffled black embellishments at the neckline and on the sleeve, black lace at the elbow, and black soutache braid along the hemline edge.  The front fastens with a series of hook and eyes and is lightly boned along the center front opening and at the side front.  This snug fitting jacket is not adjustable for fit, and will accomodate a 35-36.5" bust, to a 33" waist, and 12" bicep (flexed).  Shown here with a black silk crepe skirt (NOT included) The jacket fabric is no longer available, so this is a one of a kind garment.

This historically inspired dress was based on a pattern for a 1918 tea dress by "May Manton's Bazar Glove-Fitting Patterns".  The pattern is accurate to the time period, the fabrics we used are not.  Our 1918 tea gown is made from a center front pleated panel in white Ming brocade, the body is an optic white shimmering crinkle fabric.  There is braid trimming the join between the skirt and the pleated panel, and ruffled organza ribbon and braid decorating the neckline and sleeve ends.  The shoulder drape is white crystal organza.  The empire waistline is decorated with a silver embroidered and beaded ribbon and two antiqued silver tone metal findings.  Side front closure is a series of hidden snaps and hook and eyes.  The skirt is lined in matching white satin acetate, the bodice and sleeves are lined with a soft white 100% cotton twill.  This gown will accomodate a 35-37" bust, 32.5" underbust (snug), and measures 52.5" center front of neck to hem, and 58.5" nape of neck to hem.

The Guinevere silk velvet handfasting gown with metallic gold sleeves was created for our Handfasting and Wedding Cloaks photo shoot.  This elegant gown has an attached 100% silk satin full length slip that is attached at the neckline and lower sleeves made from shimmering gold organza.  The outer layer of this gown is made from parchment colored silk velvet that is adjustable in the back via 6 sewn on solid brass Tudor Rose style lacers and metallic gold colored cording that can also be looped around the front as shown above.  This handfasting gown slips on over the head and has no zipper.  The sleeves are decorated with gold and cream Celtic knot trim and the neckline is embellished with a narrow metallic gold colored braid.   We do not create wedding gowns as custom orders.

The dress measures 57" in length from center front of neck to hem and 67.5" in length from nape of neck to train hemline.  Bust will fit up to 46", waistline up to 39", and hips up to about 50". 

Please remember to ask all questions regarding fit prior to purchase as all sales are final.

The Guinevere Silk Velvet Handfasting Gown

Price: $395.00

Available Now: 1

Based on the clothing of the Mirkwood elves, this gown was created for the Rainfall Films "Arrival at Esgaroth". It has two layers attached to one another - the underlayer is an ombre dyed satin that is olive green at the shoulders, fading to burgundy and finally to a deep purple at the hemline.  This exact ombre dyed fabric is no longer manufactured.  Over the satin is a translucent shimmering layer of bronze organza embroidered overall with a leaf and vine pattern.  The front closure is held by brass filigree buttons and button loops.  The gown slips on easily over the head with a few of these buttons undone.  This elven style gown with petal shaped sleeves may be worn with your favorite belt or sash, or as shown here.  This unique gown itself measures 40" bust, 36" waist, 50" hips and 59" in length center front and 64" nape to hem as there is a small train. Please allow a couple of inches ease above your body measurements for a proper fit.  As we have no more of this material, we are unable to make this dress in another size.

The pictures below show this gown in different lighting conditions so you can see how the gown shimmers in the light.  

To see this elven inspired dress in action, please view the Rainfall Films Showreel here.  
Film stills (c) Rainfall Films and used here with permission.

Esgaroth Elven Gown

Price: $420.00

One of a Kind!