KayFigII: Research Patterns 6060a, Civil War Era Ladies Winter Hood
The hood pattern is taken from an original full size pattern, published in Der Bazar, January 1860, as well as in La Mode Illustree the same month. The Bazar pattern had full sewing instructions, which have been translated and annotated. The same hood image appeared in Godey's in 1860, but with an incorrect description and no pattern or instructions.
This hood is lightweight and cosy - because of the cross-over closure at the neck, no cold can creep in to bother the wearer, and the large collar protects the shoulders well. The hood is made from light weight wool and lined in quilted silk. The trim consists of braid loops with tassels.The hood could also be made in water-proof silk to protect from wind and rain.
Fig Leaf Patterns® and Originals by Kay have joined together to create a line of patterns for the living history and reenactor market. These patterns are designed to fit the modern figure while creating the period look and proportions. These patterns are based on extant garments and emphasize commonalities rather than idiosyncrasies of one specific garment. Instead of one base size which is then mathematically graded for the other sizes, each size has its own block derived from actual people. This approach to creating a pattern is similar in the manner of how patterns were developed in the 19th century.
The sewing instructions are succinct and take into account modern machinery while maintaining basic period construction.
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