Hi everyone,
On Friday (January 5th, 2018) we will offer a pattern from Shari Fuller of Thimbles and Acorns for free as a special one-day only event. We'd love to have you vote to help us decide which pattern will win, then be sure to come back Friday to get your free copy.
More About Shari Fuller and Thimbles And Acorns, (in her own words).
More information about the patterns:
The Irish Kinsale Cloak Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl®: The cloak is one of the most enduring of outer garments throughout history. The use of scarlet cloth for hooded cloaks in the 18th century was so popular in Britain and and it's American colonies that they became considered a traditional British garment for both men and women during this time. While visiting the countryside in Oxfordshire in 1750, Madame du Bocage noted: 'People of this class have their houses well furnished, are well-dressed and eat well; the poorest country girls drink tea, have bodices of chintz, straw hats on the heads and scarlet cloaks upon their shoulders'.
The Kinsale Cloak is a traditional Irish cloak. This PDF Pattern features a drawstring hood that provides ample room for the taller hairstyles that were popular in the late 18th century.
The 1770 En Fourreau' Gown Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl®: Create a beautiful historical fashion for your 18 inch doll! This gown is based on the popular En Forreau' dress style from the 1770's where the bodice and skirt at the center back were cut in one piece and pleated to fit. The gown and the matching petticoat are made of an 18th century reproduction print. The cuffs feature a small pleat at the inside elbow and the sides have hidden openings to access pockets. Dresses from this time period were often fastened in the front with straight pins..... for practical reasons, I opted to use snaps instead. The gown can be worn down or tied up with the hidden tapes to form a bustle. The petticoat is historically detailed with front and back ties that form pocket openings at the sides.
The Hunting Frock Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As Contemporary Doll Logan From American Girl®: This two piece outfit had its origins in the back country beyond the Blue Ridge Mountain in the early 18th century. A unique combination of European and Native American dress, it became an indispensable garment among the men who made their living hunting and trapping for the European market. At the outbreak of the American Revolution, it was adopted as the first uniform of the Continental Army, giving the American troops a distinctive and unifying appearance. The Hunting Frock features a double cape and a skeeve with either a gathered or straight wrist. It wraps around the body and closes with one button at the neckline and a sash at the waist that can be made with an unfinished strip of cloth or woven ribbon. The breeches have a drawstring waist with a loose fitting seat. Both pieces are trimmed with a self-fabric fringe, gving it a distinctive American Frontier look. This PDF sewing pattern is sized to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl® and other similarly sized dolls. Recommended Fabrics: Frock and Breeches in medium weight linen, cotton muslin, or chamois cloth (wash and press new chamois cloth before using to smooth out the nap so it will be less likely to attract dirt). Not suitable for knits.
18th Century Underpinnings Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl®: The distinct style of ladies’ dress in the 18th century was achieved by a complex succession of layers that began with the underpinnings. Underpinnings were what we might refer to as underwear today, and they provided the basic structure and dimension that made 18th century fashion unique. The name is somewhat deceptive, however, as underpinnings weren't always out of sight - they were simply the first layers of a complete outfit. In fact, for a working class girl, the underpinnings may have been all that she wore from day to day.
Take A Closer Look At Each Pattern:
Please be sure to leave a comment and thank Shari! Come back on Friday and get your free copy of the pattern and if you use it - share your pictures online us using the #pixiefaire hashtag.
T&A is my absolute favorite! So excited. Voted for the underpinnings. We have too little historically accurate undergarments, and they really do positively affect the way a dress looks on a doll.
Bought En Fourreau several years back.
Already have hunting frock, Voted for cloak, but really like others. Thank You
I love the cloak
I vote for the cloak! Thank you so much for Freebie Fridays!
Thimbles and Acorns patterns are my favorites! I’ve never had a Freebie Friday where I couldn’t decide which pattern to vote for :) Starting with the En Fourreau gown after much waffling. Thanks so much!
Voted for cloak because I have the other 3 patterns. Thanks Thimbles and Acorns for the great choice for Freebie Friday patterns.
Thank you so much for your patterns. I have started the Renaissance Faire Hampton Court Gowns for my 3 granddaughters not realizing I need the side-laced kirtle to go under it so that will be my next purchase. I love the detail that you put into each outfit! Again thank you.
I love the clock!
Love them all,but my vote is for the underpinnings.So different besides which great foundation garments are essential for good dressing!
Thank you Shari! Love all your beautiful patterns. Was so hard to choose one…but chose the cloak as it would go with so many outfits.
Love the cloak. TY
Love the cloak my favorite was hard to pick love them all
Love all your beautiful patterns, Shari. I voted for the En Forreau’ Gown.
Thank you so much for this free opportunity to work with one of your patterns. I have voted for the cloak as it would suit many outfits for a child, but would enjoy any pattern you offer.
those are all great.. totally a hard choice. THANK YOU SEW MUCH..
I love the Irish Kinsale Cloak! So beautiful in red. Thanks for the opportunity to get a new pattern.
Thank you for this opportunity! Deciding which pattern to vote for was difficult, they all look beautiful and well designed!
I am going to have to go with underpinnings; something a little different.
Thank you Shari, for sharing your beautiful patterns. Cloak or underpinnings….a toss up.
I voted for the En Fourreau Gown, it would look good on my Felicity/
Thank you Shari for the beautiful clothes! I love the Irish outfit and hope that is the free one. It is very hard to pick just one!
Thank you Shari for the beautiful clothes! I love the Irish outfit and hope that is the free one. It is very hard to pick just one!
Thank you, your patterns are wonderful! I have made the hunting frock, the instructions were great, it looks like the pictures :D
Your designs are such a delight to work with. I am truly in love with period costume and find yours to be among the best I have found. Since I too make period clothing and patterns, I thank you for saving me time in drafting new ideas. Thank you again.
Thank you so much Shari, I love your patterns. I voted for the En Fourreau Gown.
I think I love the underpinnings even more then the dress, but it’s a close call.
It was between the cloak and the gown but I decided on the gown as a random choice.
Thanks for sharing.
Love the cloak. Thanks Shari for your design.
What a wonderful and beautiful selection of patterns. I love them all! I’ve been wanting a cloak pattern, so I’m voting for the Irish Kinsale Cloak pattern. It is fantastic. Thank you for whichever pattern wins.
Thank you, Shari, for the pattern this week. Any of these patterns would be an incredible addition! My daughters are really fascinated with Marie Antoinette at the moment, so I will vote for the En Fourreau’ Gown. Thanks to Cinnamon and the Pixie Faire Team for organizing this every week!!!
Thank you Shari! I love your patterns. Can’t wait to see which we get…
Would love the under pinnings pattern so voted for it!
Thank you, so hard to choose, love them all.
I appreicate all of the hard work you put into making each pattern special! Love them all!
I voted for the underpinnings. I have all the others. The cloak is amazing when done. The dress is detailed and beautiful. Haven’t made the frock yet. I love Shari’s patterns. Thank you for this weeks pattern Shari and Pixie Faire. A great start to a new year.
Thanks Shari. All 4 were very nice patterns. A hard choice to make. Also thanks to Pixie Faire for making Friday a day to look forward to.
Thank you Shari and Pixie Faire team. So hard to decide between dress and underpinnings, so I chose underpinnings. One has to have a foundation before you can dress.
I would love to vote for the cloak, but the last few weeks the voting button hasn’t shown up and I have been unable to vote. Thank you Shari for all the great choices and free pattern.
Thank you, Shari! Your patterns are beautiful….I love them all…so hard to choose!
These are amazing patterns. Thank you for such fabulous choices.I am voting for the cloak, but any of these patterns would be awesome.
Thanks Shari. The patterns are all lovely and it was a difficult choice.
These are awesome. Thanks for the chance.
Thank you Shari for your generosity. I love all the patterns.
I love the Kinsale cloak, and I have the underpinnings on my wish list! So hard to decide!
These are beautiful.. I choose the cloak, because my eldest daughter loves cloaks!
What a nice patterns! I love them all, so it is difficult to choose! I think I’ll go for the gown;) Thanks for scharinf!
Thanks Shari! I’m a big fan of your patterns :)
Oh my…I love them all, but I did vote for the cloak. Everyone would be a delight to try! Thank you for sharing your skills with us!!
They are all wonderful ! Thanks for the chance to choose. I choose the hunting outfit. Very handsome
I voted for the cloak. I have just the right material to make it. Thank you. It’s a beautiful paattern.
They are so lovely. But I vote for the cloak. Thank you.
Beautiful Patterns, I voted the Cloak but they are all remarkable!
Thank you Shari! Your patterns are always magnificent.
Thank you, Shari, for your generosity in sharing your patterns with us. I, too, love the historical fashions. These are all adorable. I voted for the dress. It’s so elegant!
WOW ! #1 your patterns are awesome and I have wanted the cloak pattern for a long time! but any of them will be appreciated. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us.
Thank you so much Shari and Pixie Faire. I vote for the “En Forreau Gown” pattern. I’m a big fan of Thimbles and Acorns historical doll patterns. The 18th Century Underpinnings would be another great choice.
thank you Shari – a choice from wonderful patterns – but it has to be the ‘En Forreau’ Gown – I love it
I love your patterns ,Thank you so much Shari .I picked the En Forreau’ gown
Shari, I love alk of your patterns, and have a lot of them already. Each one is a jewel. Thank you for contributing a pattern this week. I voted for the Irish Kinsale Cloak because it will look fantastic with all formal fashions, both historical and modern. It it that perfect finale to a glamorous evening event. Many thanks!
I voted for the cloak. Thank you for such a cute pattern.
I voted for cloak. Thank you for such a cute pattern.
I vote IRISH KINSALE CLOAK
Thanks so much, Shari! I voted for the En Forreau’ Gown, as I think it would make a perfect gown for Outlander’s Claire, a doll I hope to have one day because I love the fashions from that show.
I love all the patterns buy my favorite is the Irish Kinsale cloak.
Thank you Shari, your patterns are beautiful.
Love all the patterns.
Not sure which one to pick, they are all so beautiful and special. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Shari! I love your patterns.
Kathleen
January 03, 2018
I voted for the En Foreau ensemble but I would LOVE any of them. Thank you so much