{"product_id":"jos-dressmaking-attire-for-gaynell","title":"Jo's Dressmaking Attire for Gaynell","description":"\u003cp\u003eBe your own Jo March in a perfectly tailored, high-quality, historically accurate mid-Victorian day dress with an apron and cap. Whether you are an attendee at an event, a historical reenactor, an actress in theatre, or an avid admirer of the books by Louisa May Alcott, this outfit will make you feel ready to be the family dressmaker, like Jo in chapter 29!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress is also historically accurate for nurse impressions from the 1840s-1870s - women such as Clara Barton, Florence Nightingale, and Civil War nurses.  It is the style most women would have worn daily, unlike the fancy dresses we so often see that were worn by upper-class women.  It is versatile, made of practical, hard-wearing fabric, and can be worn for both farm work and events.  It is based on an extant examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you purchase a made-to-order item, you get the dress of your dreams by choosing the fabric from the options (scroll though the photos to see all fabric options)\u003c\/span\u003e, providing measurements for a custom fit, and even purchasing extra available add-ons! (Search the website for “add-ons” to see what’s available!)  Contact us through the “Custom Orders” page if you would like to discuss additional fabric and customization options that are not available on this listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs a custom piece, this item is professionally handmade at my Texas (USA) studio and order fulfillment takes 12-14 weeks. Please see the website header for a current estimate on the month your order will be shipped to you. Shipping within the U.S. is FREE for all orders over $50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL THE DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis dress is made-to-order;\u003cspan\u003e choose the size that you currently wear in contemporary sizing and choose the fabric combination from the fabric choices. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWithin 3-5 business days of receiving your order, I will send you a measurement worksheet listing the measurements required for a perfect fit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1840s-1870s \u003cstrong\u003eday dress\u003c\/strong\u003e features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea fully lined, \"O\" shaped bodice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edropped shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egathers in the front and back waistline to gather the bodice to the waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efront button closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elong, full-gathered sleeves with button-up cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea skirt width between 150\" and 180\" to generously accommodate a hoop skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone or more 1\" tucks at the hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea hem faced with coordinating cotton fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo roomy pockets, hidden in the side seams of the skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehalf apron\u003c\/strong\u003e features: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton muslin in white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea skirt gathered into the waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea skirt is full enough to accommodate a hoop skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo pockets on the skirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea waistband that closes with ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecap\u003c\/strong\u003e features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cotton muslin in white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea front band with the back gathered on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price shown is for the basic dress and does NOT include: piping at the neckline, armsyces, or waistband; the collar or any other accessories; or the dogleg closure that is pictured (the dress will have a center front waistband and skirt closure). If you desire any of these added to your dress, please choose these add-ons and accessories in the Little Women Collection and add them to your cart when purchasing the dress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like only the dress or are wanting the dress in a color other than black or gray, please purchase Jo's Adventure Dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure your bust and waist and choose your size based on the pictured sizing guidelines.\u003c\/strong\u003e For the most accurate fit, please take the measurements while wearing your corset. The dress will be hemmed to accommodate hoops and sit about 2\" off the floor\u003cspan\u003e, based on the measurements you send after you order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your fabric from the options below; please make sure to scroll through all options and only select a fabric that is suitable for Jo's Dressmaking Attire!\u003c\/strong\u003e  The fabric content will be in all caps; use that to select your fabric content choice.  Then carefully type the ENTIRE fabric description in the text box to ensure that you get your choice!  Errors will delay will your order fulfillment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%; padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGzhR154TA\/g7Wwm8jVryAbvJJ7vuyzzw\/view?embed\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGzhR154TA\/g7Wwm8jVryAbvJJ7vuyzzw\/view?utm_content=DAGzhR154TA\u0026amp;utm_campaign=designshare\u0026amp;utm_medium=embeds\u0026amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLittle Women Collection Dress Fabrics\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent fabric choices are shown with inspiration photos to help you visualize the dress in that fabric.  These inspiration photos are either photos of extant dresses or period fashion plates.  They serve ONLY as inspiration and do NOT depict exactly how your dress will be made. Once you order, I will contact you to discuss measurements and confirm exact details.  \u003c\/span\u003eFeel free to contact us through the \"Custom Orders\" page if you wish to provide your own fabric or you have a different color in mind than the ones shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e----------------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease measure yourself while wearing the corset and other undergarments you plan to wear with the gown.  Remember that measurements such as your bust and waist should be 1-1.5\" inches smaller than the dress measurements, to allow for ease of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefer to the measurement graphic in the listing and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EKig73I7Z84\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis video tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e if you need assistance in understanding and taking your measurements. If you still have additional questions, please feel free to email me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve the correct historical silhouette, this gown is pictured over a corset, crinoline, and petticoats, but no corset, crinoline, or petticoats are included with this listing. This dress is made to fit over a historical corset and will not fit correctly over modern undergarments. However, if you would like your commissioned dress to fit over modern undergarments, please send an email, and I will be happy to oblige!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e----------------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCARE INSTRUCTIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions will be included with your order, but if you choose a silk or wool fabric, it will be dry clean only.  Most dresses made with cotton, linen, or polyester fabrics can be washed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll fabrics are preshrunk, usually by prewashing.  Seller is not responsible for any allergic reactions to the detergent used in prewashing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e All items with buttons come with an extra button sewn inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stitchin' Addiction","offers":[{"title":"WOOL","offer_id":47174879838260,"sku":null,"price":484.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1254\/5844\/files\/1_6a4d33af-02f6-4081-9824-811ae312950a.jpg?v=1702523328","url":"https:\/\/stitchinaddictionshop.com\/products\/jos-dressmaking-attire-for-gaynell","provider":"Stitchin' Addiction LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}