Civil War Pantaloons
I designed these for some young women in a Civil War production. They didn't need perfectly period correct drawers to wear under their gorgeous dresses but they did need something practical and a bit prettier than our regular pantaloons. The standard length is about 32" and they are finished with a bit of stretchy elastic on the leg as well as a small eyelet hem. The waist can be finished with regular elastic or a drawstring if you'd prefer.
Choose from the following fabrics based on the time of year and your need. Plus size pantaloons are only available in the white polycotton because of the way they are cut out and the width of the fabric.
1. Cotton muslin--midweight--great year round and available in white, just off white and natural
2. White cotton batiste--very lightweight--good for warm/hot weather. Available in white, black and nude
4. White poly/cotton--lightweight--year round. Please use this for all plus sizes.
5. White or cream flannel (depends on what I have in stock at the time)--light weight flannel for winter. Also available in black.
Pantaloons are meant to fit loosely without being bulky. Measure your waist at the place where you would like the elastic to sit in order to choose the correct size:
XS--Waist 22.5"-23.5"
S--Waist 24"-26"
M--Waist 27"-29"
L--Waist 30"-34"
XL--Waist 35"-37"
1X--Waist 38"-40"
2X--Waist 41"-44"
3X--Waist 45"-48"
4X--Waist 49"-50"