By Jennie Chancey
This charming photo spread features American mothers with their children from 1908. The pictures are really special — lots of smiles and warmth…and amazing outfits! Also included in this download are the full-color front cover and a lovely Kodak ad from the back cover.
By Jennie Chancey
This is a beautiful one-page article by Mrs. Ralston from a 1908 issue of The Ladies’ Home Journal. This piece contains detailed illustrations of fashions for young women, along with descriptions of each (including suggested fabrics and trims).
By Jennie Chancey
This is a charming article with lots of beautifully detailed illustrations from the June 1908 Ladies’ Home Journal (summer fashion issue!). Three pages of text cover everything from what flatters a particular complexion to what a governess should wear–all written by Lady Catherine Milnes Gaskell. I’ve also included a bonus page of “Frocks for the Holidays.”
By Jennie Chancey
Here are patterns for your 18″ soft-bodied dolls to match all the girls’ patterns! This is the complete pattern bundle. If you'd like to purchase individual ePatterns instead, check the other listings in this category.
By Jennie Chancey
This ePattern is for the Doll's Regency Dress only and will make dresses with both long and short sleeves. It's fun to make matching “mommy” and “dolly” dresses, too! Fits all 18″ soft-bodied dolls, like the American Girls, Magic Attic, and Beautiful Girlhood dolls.
By Jennie Chancey
This ePattern is for the Doll's Regency Spencer/Pelisse only and will make jackets, coats, and sleeveless pelisses. It's fun to make matching “mommy” and “dolly” outfits, too! Fits all 18″ soft-bodied dolls, like the American Girls, Magic Attic, and Beautiful Girlhood dolls.
By Jennie Chancey
This ePattern is for the Doll's Romantic Dress ePattern only and will make dresses with short sleeves, long sleeves, and flared flutter sleeves. It's fun to make matching “mommy” and “dolly” outfits, too! Fits all 18″ soft-bodied dolls, like the American Girls, Magic Attic, and Beautiful Girlhood dolls.
By Jennie Chancey
This ePattern is for the Doll's Pinafore & Pantaloons only and will make “heirloom” pinnies as well as pinnies for play. It's fun to make matching “mommy” and “dolly” outfits, too! Fits all 18″ soft-bodied dolls, like the American Girls, Magic Attic, and Beautiful Girlhood dolls.
By Jennie Chancey
This neat feature tells the traveling lady exactly what she’ll need for a weekend away–including a traveling suit, shirtwaist, evening gown, nightgown, kimono, petticoat, and more. Not only do you get beautiful illustrations of these items, but the article explains exactly what fabrics and trimmings are needed for each.
By Jennie Chancey
Here are three fun features from 1908. The first is an article titled “What to Wear and What Not to Wear.” It includes illustrations and descriptive text to help ladies understand the principles of classic, simple elegance. Also includes is a page of “Seaside Dresses for the Children” and one showing beautiful bonnets, aprons, and booties “for the wee ones” by the excellent Mrs. Ralston.