Information for Laughing Moon Victorian Bodice
Victorian Bodice “Waist” 1890’s, Four Bodice & Five Sleeve Options View "A" Our version made with Striped Voile Estimated sewing time: 6 hrs Pattern 00-pattern-04 6 Different...
Information for Victorian Shirt Pattern
Men's Victorian and Edwardian Shirts Patternby Laughing Moon Mercantile This pattern offers an incredible range of styles and sizes! No matter what your shirt need is this pattern will solve it. Si...
Information for Laughing Moon Walking Skirt
Victorian Walking Skirt 1890’s, Walking length, Short Train & Long Train Skirt Note: Skirt does not fit over Laughing Moon Bustle Pattern 00-PATTERN-02 Pattern 00-PATTERN-03 ...

Instructions for Regency Corset Pattern 1800 -1820
Regency Corset Pattern 1800-1820 Farthingales now stocks a Regency Corset Pattern and a Regency Corset Kit. The pattern is produced by "The Mantua Maker". Sizes 2 through 24 come in one pattern en...

Instructions for Panniers 1720 - 1780
Hooped Petticoat / Panniers 1720 - 1780 The hooped petticoat of this time period may be known to some as "panniers" or "hip improvers". This steel structured undergarment adds little to the front ...
Instructions for Simplicity Corset 9769
Simplicity Corset Pattern #9769Authentic Civil War Corset, Chemise and Drawers The Simplicity Chemise is not a simple garment to construct. The pieces have been drafted with attention to historic ...

Silverado and Dore Corsets & Chemise circa 1837-1839
Corset Sewing time estimate for your first corset: 8 hours this does not include cutting or fitting The black corset is the "Dore Corset" and the pale pink one is the "Silverado Corset" both corse...
Information for Saloon Girl and Can Can Dancer Pattern
Saloon Girl also Can Can, Dance Hall, Carnival and Circus performer Above photo shows Laughing Moon's samples Can Can with hat and stockings, Saloon Girl with drape, bustle and overskirt.Our sampl...
Instructions for Making a Bum Roll
We made this bum roll to be worn with the Mantua Maker Spanish Farthingale. This bum roll is a small one and is worn under the farthingale, some research indicates bum rolls worn over the farthinga...

How to Set Eyelets: Eyelet Setting Instructions
Eyelet Setting Instructions (Similar instructions are included with the Eyelet Setting Kit #54-8600-kit) Hammer Setting Eyelets If you have ever set grommets using a Hammer Setter you will notice ...

How to Use the Eyelet Setting Machine
How to Use the Eyelet Setting Machine Eyelets are used in the same way that grommets are; in fact they're pretty much the exact same thing. Eyelets do have washers at least those at Farthingales do...
How to Set Grommets: Basic Grommet Setting Tips
Basic Grommet Setting Tips Always test your setting technique on scrap of the same fabric and same number of layers. When hammer setting, always work on a stable surface which will not flex with t...


