Butterick sewing pattern B5831 – Ladies' dress from the time of the American Civil War (1861–1865)
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- Printed paper cutouts
- Difficulty level: simply
- Including seam allowance (except Burda)
- Languages: German, English, and French
Bring the fashion of the American Civil War era to life with Butterick's B5831 sewing pattern from the Making History collection. This meticulously detailed dress features a loose-fitting, lined, shoulder-seamless bodice, a hand-stitched, gathered waist, and a pleated underskirt with an authentic back opening. French seams, self-piping, and delicate trims underscore the historical accuracy of the design. Ideal for reenactment, theater, or festive occasions with a historical flair—a dress that makes history come alive.
💡 Recommended combination:
Combine the dress with a lace collar , crinoline and a delicate bonnet for an authentic look from the American Civil War era.
📜 Historical context:
The fashion of the Civil War period (1861–1865) reflected dignity, restraint, and feminine elegance. Typical features included narrow shoulders, gathered waists, wide skirts with hoops, and understated yet detailed embellishments.
Fabric recommendation:
Voile, linen, lightweight cotton. Petticoat/lining: cotton/cotton blends, muslin. Not suitable for obvious diagonals.
This is included in your cut:
- Illustrated and described work steps
- Sewing instructions
- Cutting plan
- Material consumption
Seam and hem allowances of 1.5 cm are included in the pattern (except: BURDA STYLE)
EU responsible person/manufacturer/importer:
VOGUE Patterns / Butterick / McCALLS / KnowMe / Simplicity / KwikSew:
Manufacturer:
IG Design Group Americas Inc. Atlanta. GA. 30342 USA Contact: sewdirect@dga-intl.com
Responsible person:
IG Design Group BV 7903 AK Hoogeveen Netherlands Contact: igdesigngroup.eu EU Importer: Cremer GmbH & Co. KG 53879 Euskirchen Germany Contact: info@cremer-kg.de
BURDA Style:
Verlag Aenne Burda GmbH & Co. KG Hubert-Burda-Platz 2 77652 Offenburg Germany Contact: burdastyle@burdadirect.de
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