Butterick Sewing Pattern B5831: Civil War Dress This is a Civil War-era inspired sewing pattern reflecting mid-19th century dress construction and silhouette. This pattern includes a misses’ dress and petticoat designed with a full, floor-length skirt intended to be worn over a hoop or crinoline for proper period shaping.
The dress features a fitted, boned bodice with gathered waist, long sleeves, and period-appropriate construction details including French seams, piping, and structured interior elements. The included petticoat supports the characteristic bell-shaped silhouette associated with 1860s fashion.
Suitable for historical reenactment, Civil War events, living history interpretation, or study of mid-19th century garment construction.
