Come dressed in the era of Dumas 1830-40’s, or in the era of his books 1600-1830! Cosplay and Fantasy are also welcome. You may come masked or not, don’t worry it doesn’t have to be iron!
We ask everyone to be in costume, but we do not determine the style or complexity.
Here are some patterns and ready made items to help you get started:
1840’s/Early Victorian
- Laughing Moon
- Truly Victorian
- Patterns of Fashion 1: c. 1720-1860 by Janet Arnold
- Past Patterns (Men and women patterns)
- Black Snail Patterns
- Out of Portrait Hat patterns
- McCall’s M7988 by Angela Clayton
- Free Book: The Workwoman’s Guide (1840)
- Free Book: The archetypal consummation: a system of garment drafting, founded upon practical experience (1845)
- Historical Emporium Ready To Wear Mens/Womens Clothes
