Trek clothing

Welcome to The American Homemaker! Thanks for visiting. I'm sure there are people out there who will never have need for a pioneer outfit.... but if you're anything like our family then pioneer outfits are randomly needed quite often. Next week Nina is going on a pioneer handcart trek and she needs two skirts. I have several pioneer dresses, but she needed skirts and button up shirts. I LOVE using thrift store/yard sale sheets for costume making, especially for pioneer outfits. There is no…

My aunt needed a couple of trek skirts for the stake youth conference coming up, but they were for unspecified young women. I have no idea the height or weight of the girls, so I had brain storm an idea so that it would fit anyone or most anyone AND look a little attractive so that they would wear it. Here is the pattern I came up with. It has a waistband in the front and a drawstring/tie back. The back half extends to 40 inches in length from one side of the front to the other. The front is…

Hello blogging world! I actually "started" this blog a few months ago but never got around to posting. Finally I've remembered to take pictures of something I've sewn, which is good news for you guys :) Well, here's my first tutorial: bloomers for pioneer trek! It seriously only took me 30 min the first time I made them. This time took longer because I misplaced the seam ripper somehow, plus I had a camera in hand as well, which didn't help. Aren't they lovely? Well, I don't know if you…

It's no secret I am NOT a seamstress. But I do have a fabric stash and I didn't want to spend money on a bonnet - especially since it is go...

Use this free pattern to make your own adorable pioneer bonnet that is great for treks, reenactments, and costumes.

The pioneer spirit shows through in this 3 piece set of blouse, skirt and apron. The blouse is gathered to a front yoke, has a short collar, long tapering sleeves which can buttoned at the cuff, as shown, or rolled up when ready to work! The cotton skirt is triple flounced, becoming progressively fuller at the bottom. The skirt has an elastic waist and it is full enough to accommodate a hoop, if desired. The 3-panelled apron is gathered to a cotton sash, to be tied in the back. The…

Are you or your kids going on a Mormon Pioneer Trek? This post will help you find the best places for pioneer trek clothes and tips and tricks for preparing and…

Does your child have a pioneer trek coming up this summer? Or are you a “ma” or “pa”? Deseret Book has you covered!

This 1840s-1850s era work dress is a custom made version of our American South dress with apron. It is headed to Historic Exchange Place in Kingsport, Tennessee to be worn by their Junior Apprentic…

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