Sew Colonial Clothing Costumes Using Sewing Patterns.

The Pioneers wore simple styles made from cotton fabric. This was readily available and times were hard for most pioneers coming to North America.

Cities were built and the population grew, so access to different qualities of fabric became available.

However, simple clothing and fashion was much more practical for every day living.
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I have recently made two costumes for a theatre group. These are some pioneer dresses with aprons made from two different sewing patterns. You may be interested to make these for your self or for someone else at Halloween.

Both patterns are quite easy to sew. I changed the dress by lowering the neckline and I made short sleeves.

For the apron I made the blue one like the pattern and for the green apron I change the ruffle and used some ribbon to embellish the bottom.

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