Celtic Embroidered Civil War Chemise

I've been inspired by Irish immigrants during the Civil War and thought it would be cool to incorporate a bit of a Celtic feel into my Civil War clothes. I started with the chemise by designing an embroidery pattern inspired by some Celtic designs.

The yoke front and back are embroidered with creamy embroidery thread:

I embroidered my first initial on the inside of the yoke back:

I used these shell buttons from Craftitis:
The chemise is entirely hand sewn, made from 100% cotton muslin.

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I'm not sure if I'll do everything Celtic inspired...but I have fun playing around with different ideas! :)

Toile Pinner Aprons

Are now available in my SHOP.

Green Day Dress 1860's

My green Civil War day/tea dress trimmed in black:

Back View:
Close up of front and sleeves:
I used Past Patterns fitted bodice pattern and the skirt is four panels wide. I trimmed the dress with black bias tape. Shell buttons fasten the wrist bands.

Civil War Work Dress

I made this Civil War dress from Past Patterns Fitted Bodice pattern. The skirt is four panels wide.
I trimmed the neck with some tiny lace and some black velvet ribbon.
I did four rows of gethers at the sleeves.
This dress was worn to a recent Civil War reenactment. It was rather comfortable! (I didn't wear a hoop while working)