Designed by Nancy Ferris -Thee MISSES' CIVIL WAR COSTUME: Loose-fitting, flared, floor length, underlined dress has front button closing, princess seams, two-piece sleeves with pleated band. Dress and sleeves have pleated godets and bows. Detached sleeves worn with dress have elasticized upper edge, seam opening and buttoned cuff. Purchased beads for tassels, lace collar, trim and hoop petticoat. NOTIONS: Dress: Twenty-nine 1/2" Buttons, One Lace Collar, 33/4 yds. of 1/2" Lace Edging, 11/2 yds. of 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon and 1/2" Twill Tape, Approximately Sixteen 4mm Beads, Twenty-eight 6mm Rondelle Beads, Sixty-four Seed Beads and Beading Needle and Purchased Hoop Petticoat. Sleeves: Two 3/8" Half-ball Buttons, 3/4 yd. of 1/4" Elastic, 3/4 yd. of 1/2" Lace Edging.