Girls Pioneer and Prairie Dresses, Aprons, Bonnets and More We make all of our girls dresses from 100% cotton calico. "Calico" simply means that the cotton has been dyed with a multicolored design. It is because it was so colorful, it was the most widely used fabric on the prairie. Remember, the basic style of the prairie dress was loosely fitted. Children had extremely limited wardrobes and the dress they wore to school everyday was the same dress they wore after school to do their chores on the farm. Newly
added to the site is our Color Choices page. I've made up
bonnets in the stock color choices that are currently available. Of course,
for other color choices, please contact me by email or phone.
| Girls Pioneer Dress "Meg" |
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| Shown with matching bonnet |
"Meg" "Meg"
is our most popular and economical style dress. It is a front button,
slightly high waisted dress with a full ankle length skirt. Sleeves are
full and gathered with a ruffle at the wrist. Shown with matching bonnet
and apron. Bonnets and aprons sold separately. Bonnets $12.00; Aprons $8.00 Be sure to visit the PHOTO GALLERY for more views of this dress. (For
finished measurements, please see the chart below) Available in sizes 6, 8,
10, 12 and 14. $34.00
Click here to view PHOTO GALLERY
| Girls Pioneer Dress "Katy" |
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| Short sleeve and tie back |
"Katy" New this
season is our short sleeved dress, "Katy". Short puffy sleeves gather
with ribbon for Spring and Summer wear. Katy is a front button, ankle length dress
with tie backs, that tailor the look. After her One Room Schoolhouse Program, this
dress will be the perfect dress for her other special occasions. (For finished
size measurements, please see the chart below.) Available in sizes 6, 8, 10, 12
and 14. $35.00
| Girls Pioneer dress "Katy" |
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| Tie backs - Back View |
| Pioneer Dress "Amy with a Pinafore" |
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| Pinafore also sold separately |
"Amy with a Pinafore" "Amy
with a Pinafore" is my simple high waisted ankle length dress that buttons up the back. The neckline is trimmed with dainty eyelet and the full long sleeves gather with a snow white cuff. The pinafore is set off with ruffles at the shoulder and trim that matches the dress at the yoke
and on the top of the pockets. The pinafore buttons with one button in the back. Available in sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14. Pinafore
and dress $62.00 Pinafore sold separately in white only in sizes Small
(7-8); Medium (10-12) and Large (14). $25.00
| Girls Pioneer Dress "Amy" |
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| Shown with matching bonnet |
"Amy" Simplicity
is the word for "Amy" without the pinafore. Can be worn with or
without the pinafore or an apron. Available in sizes 6, 8, 10,12,and 14. "Amy" dress alone $39.00 "Laura" "Laura"
is aptly named after Laura Ingalls who often wore a dress with a schoolgirl collar. Mine is an adaptation with a white collar contrasting against colorful calico prints. The cuffs match at the end of a fully gathered sleeve. Ankle
length, this dress buttons in the back. In sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
$39.00
| Girls Prairie Dress "Mary" |
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| Available in sizes 6-14 |
"Mary" This dress is
the short sleeved version of "Laura". I've made this dress a little
more tailored, with tie backs and the puffy short sleeves are cuffed with satin
ribbon drawstrings. Adding a bonnet and apron make it perfect for any pioneer or
prairie event, alone this dress is delightful for any special party or occasion.
Available in sizes 6 to 14. 100% cotton. $42.00
| Girls Prairie Dress "Mary" |
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| Back view |
Use the CHART BELOW to determine the correct size for MEG, KATY, AMY, LAURA & MARY Designs THESE ARE FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Remember, these sizes and measurements
fit the average size. I am always happy to accommodate changes in sleeve length and/or dress
length, so don't be afraid to ask.
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10
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12
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14
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CHEST
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29"
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32"
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33-1/2"
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35"
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SLEEVE (Underarm to wrist)
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16"
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16-1/2"
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17"
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BACK LENGTH (Neck to ankle)
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41"
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44"
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48"
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| Girls Pioneer Apron |
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| White cotton muslin aprons |
Aprons White cotton muslin
aprons are always available in the shop. Available in three lengths, Short, Medium
and Long. In white only $8.00 Having
a Pioneer Birthday Party? Aprons and bonnets available in quantity prices. Minimum purchase 6 aprons. Call for price.
| Girls Pioneer Bonnets |
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| Bonnets available in any color |
Bonnets I like to have bunches
and bunches of bonnets available in the shop. Although lots of girls
like to match their bonnet with their dress, it is important to note that mixing
it up with a contrasting bonnet adds a little more athenticity. One size
fits all. Bonnets $12.00 Bonnets also available in quantity pricing.
Minimum order 6 bonnets. Call for pricing.
| Girls Pioneer and Prairie Pantaloons |
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| In Sizes Small, Medium and Large |
Pantaloons Pantaloons are
probably the most fun accessory I make for my young customers. Authentic to the
time period, they add to the flounce and fun of the era and for those dresses that are
running a little bit short in length, they add length to the outfit. 100% Cotton
Muslin with 4" eyelet trim. Available in Sizes Small (6-8); Medium (10-12);
and Large (14). In white 100% cotton. $18.00 "Jo" "Jo"
is a mid-calf empire waist dress with bottom ruffle and petticoat trim beneath
it. (Petticoats were worn below the hem of a dress to keep the bottom
of the dress clean. Remember, there were no sidewalks, parking lots
or pavement out on the prairie). Full gathered sleeves have ruffle
trim at the wrists. Buttons in the back. (Apron sold separately). In sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14. $45.00
Use the chart above for chest and sleeve measurements.
Use the chart below for FINISHED MID-CALF LENGTH FOR JO DRESS ONLY
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6
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8
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10
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12
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14
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BACK LENGTH (Neck to mid-calf)
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32"
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36"
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39"
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42"
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46"
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| Girls Pioneer Dress Beth |
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| with red gingham bonnet |
"Beth" "Beth" is
a more fitted dress, very prairie, with a drop V front at the waist. Ankle
length full skirt with eyelet trim that matches trim at the neck and at the wrists of fitted sleeves. Zippers in the back, with tiny button trim down the front of the bodice. In sizes Small (7-8), Medium (10-12), and Large (14). $49.00
| Girls Pioneer Dress Beth |
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| and Matching Doll |
Matching Doll outfits are available for all the dresses made at William's Creek. Doll ensemble fit American Girl or any 18" doll. Doll outfit includes the dress,
apron and bonnet and pantaloons. $35.00
| Girls Colonial Dress "Felicity" |
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| Shown in Burgundy Calico |
"Felicity" "Felicity"
is our colonial style dress that moved out to the prairie and was usually reserved
for very special occasions. It has a fitted "V" shaped
waist with a full ankle length skirt and elbow length sleeves trimmed in wide eyelet. The "V" accent down the front is trimmed in narrow white eyelet. Back zipper closure. In sizes Small (7-8), Medium (10-12). and
Large (14). $55.00
| Girls Colonial Dress Felicity |
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| Shown in purple floral |
| Girls Colonial Felicity Dress |
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| Shown with matching doll outfit |
Use the CHART BELOW to determine the correct size for BETH & FELICITY Designs THESE ARE
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Remember, these sizes and measurements fit the average size. I am always happy to accommodate changes in sleeve length and/or dress length, so don't be afraid
to ask.
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SMALL
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MEDIUM
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LARGE
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CHEST
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30"
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32-1/2"
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36"
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WAIST
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25"
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28"
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31"
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SLEEVE-BETH Underarm to wrist
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13-1/2"
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15-1/2"
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17-1/2"
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SLEEVE-FELICITY - Underarm to elbow
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6-1/2"
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8-1/2"
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9-1/2"
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BACK LENGTH -Neck to ankle
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39"
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45"
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51"
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BACK NECK TO WAIST
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11-1/2"
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12-1/2"
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14"
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| Girls Pioneer Dress "Nellie" |
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| Shown with matching doll dress |
"Nellie" "Nellie"
is our newest addition to our pioneer line. A very proper
high necked dress with fitted sleeves has a drape of fabric in the front trimmed
in eyelet. Fitted bodice comes to "V" at the center of the
waist. It is accentuated with a very large bow in the back. Zippers closed
in the back. Contrasting yoke with eyelet and ribbon trim.
Eyelet trim at the sleeve. Special Order only. Please allow 2 weeks. In sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14. $78.00 Matching
"Nellie" doll dress includes dress, matching bonnet and pantaloons. $35.00
| Girls Pioneer Dress "Nellie" |
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| Special Order Only |
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