Infant's Clothing
Second Half of the 18th Century
Based on original eighteenth century cutting instructions, with construction techniques from original garments and references. Includes Shirt, Bedgown (two styles), Robe Blanket, Frock, Cap & Under Cap, Girl's Cap, Boy's or Night Cap. Also includes directions for Diapers, Rollers, Squares of Flannel and suggestions for Pilches/Diaper Covers. A brief history of infant''s clothing included. Everything needed to get a new re-enactor started! These are "long clothes", intended for infants not yet walking, but tucks can be taken to shorten for children learning to crawl or walk.
Sizes included are Original (approximately Newborn), 6, 12 and 18 months
On the infant cap and boy's cap or night cap tissue patterns, the size designations for 6 months and twelve months have been reversed. This will be quite apparent if observing the sequence of sizes! Please make a note of this on your tissue patterns.
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