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You're Never Out of Style Victorian Bustle Dresses Edwardian & Civil War

Custom Dress Maker Seamstress - Reproduction Clothing Dating from Renaissance Era to the 1970s
Ohio

My name is Lisa Ann & I have been Re-creating Period Clothing for the Past 36 Years. I design & sew Fashionable Clothing dating from the 1300's to the 1970's. I use Patterns that have been Re-produced from Original Patterns, & I also use patterns that were drafted from original garments. I Specialize in the Bustle Gown Era circa 1867 to 1890, & the Civil War Era 1850's to 1865. I also make Unique

& One of a Kind Wedding Gowns from most Time Periods... And when I can,, I Create Neo Victorian Fashions for the Modern Day Gal who likes to add a bit of Victorian Flare to her Wardrobe...

If You have any questions, Please feel free to contact me

I DO NOT ALLOW CANCELLATIONS WHEN A DRESS HAS BEEN ORDERED... IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO CANCEL A DRESS STYLE THAT HAS BEEN ORDERED, THAN ONLY PARTIAL PAYMENT WILL BE RETURNED...
The Partial Payment that will be Returned, depends on When the Cancellation Takes Place --- If I have started Working on a Dress that has been Ordered,, than No Money at All will be Refunded.. No Exceptions!!!!

* I Do Not Accept Returns - I Do Not Allow Exchanges - All Sales are Final

Thank You for stopping by Today!!!

01/16/2025

~*~Offered FOR SALE~*~
$23.50 + $6.50 Shipping & Handling Cost within the United States

Reticule / Small Purse / Bag

Made from a Lovely Home Dec Woven Fabric with Blue, Pink, Mint Green & Ivory Embroidery throughout.

It is Lined with matching Light Blue Fabric, & it has a Drawstring Closure at the Top. A Light Blue Tassel is Sewn to the Bottom for Embellishment.

This Purse Measures 8 inches Wide by 8 inches Long,, not including the Tassel.

This Item is SOLD "As Is" with No Returns or Refunds-

~Please Indicate in the Comments if Interested in Purchasing...
I Send Invoices through PayPal,, so Please Provide the email address to your PayPal Account, via a Private Message.. Or do it in the Comments.

01/14/2025

***SOLD to Linda - January 14th 2025

Offered FOR SALE $150.00 + $25.00 Shipping Cost within the United States

New, Never Worn Condition - I just Finished making this Paletot/Coat a few Days Ago...

Victorian Paletot

Warm & Soft to Wear on a Chilly Day, or on a Cool Evening.

Made from Cotton Velvet Fabric in a Lovely Navy Blue Color. It is Trimmed with Imitation Curly Lambswool.

This Paletot is Semi Fitted at the Front with Darts,, & it Closes at the Center Front with individual Handsewn Hook & Eye Fasteners. This Coat is Lined with Cotton Homespun Fabric in a Blue & Ivory Checked Pattern.

The actual Measurements of the Coat is Chest 41 inches. The Waist is Full & is Semi Fitted..
The Back Length is 33 inches. The Front Length at the Shortest Measures 25 inches.
The Stand Up Collar has a Neck Opening that Measures 17 & 1/2 inches.

This Coat is designed to Fit Over Most Cages & Most Hoop Skirts... However, it Looks Equally as Nice when it is Worn with No Cage or No Hoop Skirt..
**This Paletot also Looks Nice when worn as a Modern Day Coat with Pants or Jeans.

The Coat is shown on a Dress Form with the Measurements Set at a BUST of 39 inches & a Waist Set at 32 inches..

The Hoop Skirt Measures 130 inches Circumference at the Bottom Bone Casing.

This Coat would BEST FIT someone with a Bust Measurement from 34 inches to 39 inches.. & it would BEST Fit a WAIST Measurement anywhere from 25 inches to 35 inches.

**PLEASE take into Consideration the Clothing that will be Worn Underneath the Paletot/Coat.

This Paletot will be SOLD "As Is" with No Returns or Refunds-

~Please Indicate in the Comments if Interested in Purchasing...
I Send Invoices through PayPal,, so Please Provide the email address to your PayPal Account, via a Private Message.. Or do it in the Comments..

**NOTICE: I have Closed my Etsy Shop on April 3rd 2022- I Do NOT have any Plans on Ever Re-opening it.....

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MissLisa1867?ref=search_shop_redirect

01/14/2025

~I will Try to get this Paletot Offered FOR SALE sometime tomorrow... It is made from Cotton Velvet Fabric in a Lovely Navy Blue Color & it is Embellished with Imitation Curly Lambswool Trim.

01/05/2025

Jane Austen Regency Ball
Saturday April 12th 2025
The Toledo Club
235 14th Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-705-9545

Dinner & Ball $95.00
Ball Only $55.00

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Dinner
Dinner guests will be seated starting promptly at 6pm in their assigned seats. Seating will end between 6:20 and 6:30. Please keep this in mind when arranging for travel.

8:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Ball
Dancing will begin at 8pm, led by callers Toni and Tom Tumbusch. Guests who attended dinner will have made their way down from dinner, while ball only guest will be arriving.

Experience the splendor of the Regency Era and the romance of the stories of Jane Austen by stepping back in time to a glittering world of Dukes and Duchesses.
The Ball
Dance like Lizzie and Mr. Darcy to the tune of period music, led by professional caller Tom Tumbusch. This year we will be offering a lesson before the ball at 1pm at the Toledo Club for those who wish to brush up on their dancing.

The Dinner
There will also be an optional pre-ball banquet of early 19th century inspired food, served buffet style.
Seats are reserved, so consider combining orders with friends if you wish to sit together. Please check which tickets your are purchasing if you intend to attend the dinner.

The Venue
The Ball will be in the club's Centennial Room, featuring ornate chandeliers, detailed ceiling and woodwork, and a musicians gallery. The banquet will also be at the club, in the main dining room.
Built in 1915, the Toledo Club boasts neo-Classical inspired architecture to rival Netherfield Park.
Dress Code
Regency and regency inspired evening wear is requested to help create the atmosphere of Regency era England.

Dance experience is not required to enjoy this Jane Austen inspired event. This event is for anyone and EVERYONE who loves Jane Austen, Bridgerton, the Regency era, historical costumes, reenacting, English country dance, or you just want to attend a unique fancy event! Remember, Jane Austen is for everyone!
Indulge your Bridgerton fantasies at this magical night of dance, music and romance.

Purchase Tickets at: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fo%2Fohio-costume-events-33724213495%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR224U7hcsN5q9bndXEbQ-0AieDAHQss4BjYv9hkRcxkS9_oEAtS5L1nhfY_aem_l1AG2XbcwUp5MXqb5gIF9Q&h=AT0raEggZb-lI26ZWm_4jE4mRxMw4ehmZhwKBIo5SUyPyTb52XRVTuulAwnoQj1xlow5DbEM2hMm7UDjwWpq78bh5XOUBZfwSupHs3Y3WTh7-JD6FjkrGexHzG3QmuGaianz

01/04/2025

**Offered FOR SALE**
$135.00 + $22.00 Shipping Cost within the United States-

~*~Handmade Lady Pirate Ensemble~*~
Consists of 3 Pieces, which are the Peasant Blouse, the Slop Pants, & the Corset Style Overdress.

All Seams are Finished with No Raw Edges. The Blouse has French Seams. The Pants & the Over Dress has Hemmed Seams.

This is One of my Personal Ensembles that I made back in October, & I wore it to Work on Halloween Day 2024 for 8 & 1/2 Hours.
It was worn just One Time Only & it is in Very Good Condition with No Signs of Previous Wear Noted.

This Pirate Ensemble will be SOLD "As Is" with No Returns or Refunds.

The Blouse is made from a 100% Cotton White Striped Fabric. The White Fabric is Very Sheer & Soft. The Neck & the Cuffs have Elastic Inserted. This Blouse is "One Size" & it will Fit Up to a 45 inch BUST Measurement.

The Slop Pants are made from a 100% Cotton Ticking Fabric. The ground is Ivory in Color with Navy Blue Vertical Stripes.
The WAIST has Elastic Inserted, & the Leg Bands also have Elastic Inserted. The Fabric Cuffs cover the Elastic & they Tie at the Outside Pant Seam just below the Knee.
The Pants will Fit a WAIST Measurement from 25 inches up to 31 inches,, & they will Fit a HIP Measurement up to 45 inches.

The Over Dress is made from a Cotton Blend Fabric, with a Figured Damask Weave. The Color is a Lustrous Wine Shade.
The Bodice is Lined with Self Fabric & it is heavily B***d in the Appropriate Places, with 12 Boning Channels. It Closes at the Center Front by Lacing Ribbon through the Eyelet Holes.
The Back of the Skirt is "Bustled Up" with Ribbon Tapes.
Depending on how Tightly the Ribbon is Pulled through the Eyelet Holes, this Over Dress would Best Fit a BUST Measurement from 33 inches up to 37 inches,,, & it will Best Fit a WAIST Measurement from 26 to 30 inches.
**PLEASE NOTE: it was Very Gusty Windy when the Photos were taken of me wearing this Ensemble outside in the Parking Lot at Work.
*This Ensemble was a Bit Big on me when I wore it. My Measurements are BUST 34 inches & WAIST 24 inches.

***The Tricorn Hat & the Boots are Not Included-

~Please Indicate in the Comments if Interested in Purchasing... I Send Invoices through PayPal,, so Please Provide the email address to your PayPal Account, via a Private Message.. Or do it in the Comments..

12/24/2024

~1860's Ballgown/Evening Gown for Kathleen
It's been a Long Wait,, & I Hope that You Like it Kathleen ^_^
Thank You for being so Kind, Patient & Understanding..

On August 13th 2023 I attended a Civil War Reenactment..
Kathleen had been watching for me & Hoping that I would be coming... I arrived, & she spotted me almost immediately... Kathleen told me that she brought Fabric & that she wanted for me to make her another Ballgown.
I told her that I Honestly wasn't taking Custom Orders because I had too much Going On, & that I just didn't have Much Interest in Creating & Sewing. She convinced me & I took the Fabric Home with me that Day..
So here we are One Year & 5 Months Later, & I finally have the Gown Finished... So Much has Happened to me since that Day in August... It was Truly a Struggle for me & I have been Working on it "Off & On" for the Past 17 Months.. More Off than On...
I am so Very Grateful that I have Finally Finished this Gown for Kathleen... She has been so Very Patient & Understanding & I Truly Appreciate that.

12/24/2024

"Bustling around the Christmas Tree"

12/23/2024

~Meet Karen & Bobby. They Portray Santa & Mrs. Claus.

Karen is One of my Many Mrs. Claus Customers that I Design & Sew for.

Her & Bobby are Professional Dancers who Participate in Ball Room Dance Competitions.. I just Love to watch them move about the Dance Floor so Gracefully.. They are Truly Amazing,, "Poetry in Motion"...
I will try to Post some Videos of them Dancing later.... My Personal Favorite is watching them Dance to "Silver Bells"

The Dress Ensemble that Karen is wearing, I especially designed to Flow & Twirl Beautifully on the Dance Floor.. If You listen Closely, One can hear the Rustling of Taffeta Petticoats underneath the Red Velvet Skirt...

12/22/2024

~Meet Ann, she is One of my Many Mrs. Claus Customers that I Design & Create for.

Here,, Ann is seen wearing the 1890's Mrs. Claus Ensemble that I made for her a few Years ago..

~Ann is Very Well Known as the Mrs. Claus of New York City, Manhatten, Radio City Music Hall, is just to name a few locations that You could Find her during the Holiday Season...

~I Truly Love All of my Mrs. Claus & Santa Customers ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

Inside this month's edition of Christmas Connections Magazine, (a Santa Claus trade publication), you will find cover-to-cover power in the form of WOMEN who Portray Mrs. Claus.

12/22/2024

~Meet Ann, she is One of my Many Mrs. Claus Customers that I Design & Create for.

Here,, Ann is seen on the Cover of "Christmas Connections" Magazine, wearing the 1890's Mrs. Claus Ensemble that I made for her a few Years ago..
~Ann is Very Well Known as the Mrs. Claus of New York City..

Inside this month's edition of Christmas Connections Magazine, (a Santa Claus trade publication), you will find cover-to-cover power in the form of WOMEN who Portray Mrs. Claus.

11/18/2024

I don't know who this Young Lady is,, but she is Wearing a Day Gown that I made Back in 2012.

She Wore the Dress in the Remembrance Day Parade on Saturday November 16th 2024 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

I had made this Dress for another Lady back in 2012. She Must have Later Sold the Dress to the Young Lady in this Photo.

I am so Glad that I happened to Stumble Upon this Photo. I Truly Truly Enjoy Very Much seeing my Dresses being Worn.. It Always makes me Smile...

I Think that this Young Lady Looks Amazing in my Dress..
I Thank Her for Wearing it in this Year's Remembrance Day Parade...& I Thank Her for putting a Smile in my Heart.

11/18/2024

11/17/2024

~Hello All ^_^
I want to give another Up-date, because I know that some of You Wonderful Ladies are anxiously awaiting for me to get Back to Sewing & Creating Beautiful Dresses & other Things.

Me & my Lucy have Not been Well..

I started noticing about a Month ago that the Vision in my Right Eye has become Very Bad. My Right Eye sees Things Very Dark & Very Blurry, & Much Smaller than what my Left Eye Sees Things.. .. I can Not See Well out of my Right Eye.
I have been going to an Eye Specialist. I was Diagnosed with having a Mass of Inflammation covering my entire Retina. I have been Taking a Steroid Eye Drop Medication for 3 Weeks. ~I had an Appointment last Tuesday for an Exam to Re-check my Right Eye. The Exam showed No Improvement at All, None!!! I was told that this could Possibly be Permanent Eye Damage with the amount of Time that has Passed By. I was also told that if the Inflammation can Not be Removed, then it will eventually lead to Vision Loss..
I Now will See a Retina Specialist on Tuesday the 19th, to Determine Further Treatments that may Help.. They don't know the Cause & No Underlying condition has been found.

I am so Scared, so Very Fearful..

I am One that has NEVER liked my Eyes to be Touched or to be Examined. I am a Difficult Patient because my Natural Instinct is to Protect my Eyes... I can be Very Defensive, & I slide down in the Chair trying to get away.. I Apologize constantly to the Eye Techs & to the Eye Doctors, telling them that I can't Help myself & I am Not doing these Things on Purpose... It usually takes 2 to 3 People to do the Eye Things that they need to do to me... I get this from my Dad..
Dad did Not Like His Eyes to be Touched..

I would Truly Appreciate any Prayers.. The Eyesight, Vision is the Most Precious Gift that Anyone can Have...

Now about my Lucy. She has Lost 8 pounds over the Past 6 weeks or so. I suspected Thyroid Disease, & I was Right. Bloodwork confirmed Thyroid Disease. All of Lucy's other Bloodwork Results were Surprisingly Good for her being 18 Years Old. That is 88 Years Old in Human Years.
The Thyroid Medication will Cost $90.00 per month, & another $120.00 a month for Bloodwork.. The Good News is that my Lucy is Feeling Much Better after having been on the Medication for 3 Weeks. She has Gained some of her Weight Back... Lucy will Need to be on Thyroid Medication for the Rest of her Life. Lucy will Die without the Needed Medication.
I Lost my Honey due to Thyroid Disease Back in September of 2007.

With All of my Medical Expenses, & with All of Lucy's Medical Expenses, & the Fact that I Ordered New Windows Back in the First Week of October that Cost $10,000.... will definitely be the Big PUSH that I Needed to get Back to Sewing...

I will Plan to get Back to Sewing & Creating within the Next few Weeks... I will Plan on making Pre-made Dresses & other Items to Offer For Sale on my Business Page.

I am Sorry, but at This Time, I am just Not Up to the Stress & Anxiety,, & the Extra Time & the Extra Effort & Work that is Involved to Make Custom Made Fitted Dresses..
Eye Doc tells me that I am to Try my Best to Avoid Upset & Stress.

If there are any Specific Dress Styles & Time Period/Eras that are wanted Please leave Your Thoughts in the Comments.

Also, Please Keep in Mind that I Work in a Factory from 4:30am to 1:00pm Monday through Friday-

~ I ask that You Please Keep me in Your Healing Prayers for my Eye to be Well & Functioning Again...

11/17/2024

This is a Photo of Leah which was taken at a Ball during Remembrance Day Weekend in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 17th 2023.
Leah also Wore this Gown again this Year to a Remembrance Day Ball on Friday November 15th 2024.

Thank You Leah for Wearing the Gown 2 Years in a Row... You are Truly Appreciated!!!

I think that the Colors & the Floral Print Silk Flatter You so Very Well, & You Wear the Gown so Beautifully..
Lovely Photo Leah, Thank You!!!

10/17/2024

Offered FOR SALE
$15.00 + $12.00 Shipping & Handling Cost within the United States

Reproduction 1952 Wrap Dress

This is One of my Personal Dresses that I had made for myself Back in 2020. I have Worn it on 2 different Occasions.
It is in Very Good Condition. It has been Laundered in the Washing Machine.

I used 100% Cotton Fabrics in Coordinating Slate Blue Colors. One Fabric has little Polka Dots & the other Fabric has Vertical Stripes. The Binding is White Cotton.
The Bodice is Darted in the Front & the Back. This Dress simply Slips Over the Head,, & the Back Wraps around to the Front for a Sheath & Overskirt Look. (See Photos) The Skirt is a Full Circle. The Front Closes with Hook & Eye Fasteners. The Back Ties at the Waist on the Inside.

This Dress would Best Fit a Gal with a BUST Measurement of 34 inches to 36 inches,, & a WAIST Measurement Up to 25 inches.
The Length of the Skirt from the Waist to the Hem Measures 25 inches. The Length from the Shoulder Seam to the Hem Measures 41 & 1/2 inches.

~This Dress will be SOLD "As Is" with No Returns or Refunds-

~Please Indicate in the Comments if Interested in Purchasing... I Send Invoices through PayPal,, so Please Provide the email address to your PayPal Account, via a Private Message.. Or do it in the Comments..

10/17/2024

**SOLD to Laura, October 20th 2024-

Offered FOR SALE
$20.00 + $12.00 Shipping & Handling Cost within the United States

Reproduction 1940's Dress

This is One of my Personal Dresses that I had made for myself Back in 2016. I have Worn it on 3 different Occasions.
It is in Very Good Condition. It has been Laundered in the Washing Machine.

I used a Floral Print Knit Fabric in a Cotton/Poly Blend. It is Very Soft & it has a Nice Drape. The Fabric also has a 2 Way Stretch to it.

The Dress simply Slips over the Head to put on. It has a Fitted Self Lined Bodice with Cap Sleeves, & a slightly Dropped Waistline. This Dress has a Flared Gathered Skirt with below Mid-Knee Length.

This Dress would Best Fit a Gal with a BUST Measurement of 34 to 38 inches, & a WAIST Measurement of 26 to 29 inches.

The LENGTH from the Waist to the Hem Measures 24 inches, & the LENGTH from the Shoulder Seam to the Hem Measures 42 & 1/2 inches.

~This Dress will be SOLD "As Is" with No Returns or Refunds-

The Brooch is Not Included-

~Please Indicate in the Comments if Interested in Purchasing... I Send Invoices through PayPal,, so Please Provide the email address to your PayPal Account, via a Private Message.. Or do it in the Comments..

10/13/2024

~This is a Photo of Marie,, she lives in Sweden.
Marie is Wearing the Jacket & Skirt Ensemble that I made for her Back in 2019.
The Jacket is Asymmetrical in Style & I used a Luxurious Brown Velvet Fabric to make it.
The full Skirt, I used a Watermark (Moire') Fabric in a Rich Chocolate Brown Color..
I think that this Ensemble suits Marie Very Well,, & she Looks just so Very Lovely Wearing it..
Thank You Marie for Choosing me to make this Outfit for You,,, & Thank You for Sending the Real Nice Photo..

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