#CWH06 Country Wives' Beribboned Caps 1780-1810 $15.00

A wonderful selection of the overly large caps so popular at the end of the 18th century, these caps are fun to wear with the billowy dresses of the day. They require lots of hair, whether natural or "enhanced." All of these caps are based on paintings and drawings of the period, and most are decorated with extravagant ribbons and bows. The pattern includes a set of instructions for making a variety of ribbon rosettes. Just lovely caps for an upper class impression!

 #CWH03 Country Wives' British Regency Caps 1780-1820 $15.00

Another lovely selection of caps, this time for the lower and middle class lady of the period. All are taken from period paintings, drawings, and sketches, including those by Pyne. These caps often had pretty ribbons around the band in bright or pastel colours and medium to wide widths.

 #CWH02 Country Wives' Lappet Caps Mid-18th Century to Early 19th Century $15.00

This is a great collection of British caps that come as close as one could find to lappet caps, given that true lappets do not appear to be a feature of British caps, but rather a reflection of earlier French influence, particularly in North America. These caps are made of a variety of sturdy or delicate white cottons or linens, reflecting the fact that these caps could be worn by women of any age and of varying levels of society -- country women, farmers, maids, or genteel ladies.

 #CWH04 Country Wives' Caps for the Working Poor Mid-18th Century to Early 19th Century $15.00

The originals of all of these caps -- all in museum collections -- were made of sturdy, medium-weight cap linen. Two are extraordinarily plain, and the other two are quite basic, thought you will find that View D (bottom right) has a very unusual feature. Don't let the title of this pattern create limitations for you! You can certainly up-market all but View A (top left) by your choice of textiles.

 #KK6001 Kannik's Korner Stockings, Pockets, and Mitts $10.00

Full size patterns for constructed stockings for men and women, for use with either knit fabric or bias-cut linen, multi-sized Small - 3XL; common mitts of bias-cut linen (one size); and five pocket styles. Excellent instructions and extensive documentation, as one always gets from the Kanniks! This is a great pattern, especially for someone who is dedicated to "getting it right" from the skin out.

 #KK-6601 Kannik's Korner Woman's Cap and Bonnet: Fourth Quarter of the 18th Century $10.00

Full size patterns for working class English style headgear, with the Kanniks' usual excellent research and instructions. Includes cap sizes small, medium, and large, and bonnet sizes small and original. Check out the matching set for young ladies, as shown below!

 #SF-101 Dormuse Cap - Early Eighteenth Century Style $6.00

Created by Julie Hudson and published by Smoke and Fire, this pattern makes up beautifully into a frothy, feminine banded cap. You can use everything from relatively heavy or stiff cottons and linens right through to handkerchief weight silk organza. It includes an internal drawstring in the back that helps it to stay on! The original was made of lawn linen, as seen in Hogarth's engraving, "The Harlot's Progress."

 #SF-401 Knitting Patterns for Colonial Living History $6.00

From the good folks at Smoke and Fire, this great set of patterns include above the knee stockings, socks, mittens, shooter's mittens (with a free trigger finger), gloves, fingerless gloves, Voyageur caps, Liberty Caps (three variations), and instructions for making wool tassels. A great addition of period appropriate accessories . . . and something to keep your fingers busy in camp!

 #SF-201 Revolutionary War Regimental Coat, Multi-Sized 36 - 50 $15.00

From our favourites, Smoke and Fire, here's a great pattern for an authentic Revolutionary War Regimental Coat. Designed by Michael Morell. Well tailored, with good instructions.

 #SF-202 Revolutionary War Vest (Waistcoat), Sleeved and Unsleeved Versions, Multi-Sized
36 - 50 $10.00

The perfect complement to #SF-201, designed once again by Michael Morell and presented by Smoke and Fire. A typical waistcoat pattern from the latter half of the 18th century, when such garments were worn cut considerably shorter than during the French and Indian War period. Our handy hint on this pattern: the sleeved version makes a lovely period kilt jacket!

 #SF-203 Revolutionary War Military Overalls, Multi-Sized 30 - 48 $10.00

To complete the outfit, Mr. Morell has designed this overalls pattern. Sitting with the waist at modern waist height (as opposed to the higher waist of the Regency period), these broad fall (drop front) overalls with a laced back gusset are very comfortable to wear. The pattern includes good instructions for proper fitting.

#SF-301 Scottish Kilts: Great Kilt and Wee Kilt $6.00

This packet is not a pattern as such, as none is applicable to kilt making. Instead, it's a detailed series of instructions for pleating, putting on, and wearing a traditional Great Kilt ("Feileadh Mor"), and a second, separate set of instructions for sewing up a Wee Kilt ("Feile Beg"), which is the kilt style most commonly known and used today.

#KK-4304 Man's Outer Breeches or "Slops" 1750 - 1820, Multi-Sized Even Waist Sizes 32 - 52 $14.00

A full size pattern of outer breeches or "slops" -- a protective garment worn by sailors, fishermen, farmers, fieldworkers, and labourers. Made by Kannik's Korner, this pattern offers their usual excellent documentation, instructions, and tailoring. View A (upper left) is less fully cut and offers an optional watch pocket or watch pocket access. View B is much more fully cut, with the extra fabric pleated into the waistband. Both views have pleated backs and a back laced gusset. A very comfortable, very practical garment.

 #SF-204 Men's Hats and Caps $6.00

This great little package includes patterns for making a Scottish Bonnet, a traditional four-piece lined workman's cap, and a fur-trimmed Canadian Cap. Also included are good instructions for making a tricorn from a felt blank and trimming it, including instructions for making cockades. From Smoke and Fire Co.

 #KK-4001 Man's Accessories: Common Items Used by Men of All Classes, c. 1740 - 1830 $14.00

Once again, the folks at Kannik's Korner have come through with great research on all of the little tidbits that are essential to putting together a complete period impression. Included are patterns for: Linen Neck Stocks, sizes 13 1/2 through 19 1/2; Men's Common (or "Work") Aprons, sizes Small through Extra Large; Mittens from Diderot's Encyclopedia in cloth, leather, or fur, sizes 3XS through 4 XL; Cloth Hood with buttoned face flaps for cold weather wear with or without a hat, in hat quarter sizes 6 through 8 1/2; Linen Night Cap (one size); Folded Pocketbook with variations; and Tied Pocketbook with variations; plus instructions for a Wallet.

 #SF-302 Gillie Brogues ("Ghillies") Scottish shoe pattern, Multi-Sized Men's 7 - 11 $6.00

This pattern may be made up in deerskin, elk, or cow hide, and covers both the 17th and 18th centuries. Traditional Scots wore them on special occasions well into the 19th century as well. Good instructions and clear pattern pieces! From Smoke and Fire Co.

#SF-401 Knitting Patterns for Colonial Living History $6.00

From the good folks at Smoke and Fire, this great set of patterns include above the knee stockings, socks, mittens, shooter's mittens (with a free trigger finger), gloves, fingerless gloves, Voyageur caps, Liberty Caps (three variations), and instructions for making wool tassels. A great addition of period appropriate accessories . . . and something to keep your fingers busy in camp!

 #KK-8601 Girl's Caps and Bonnet: Fourth Quarter of the 18th Century $10.00

Full size patterns for working class English style headgear, with the Kanniks' usual excellent research and instructions. Includes View A (upper left), in cap size small, View B (lower right), in cap sizes medium and large, and bonnet sizes small and large. Make them up to match Mum's, shown above!

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