--- product_id: 21114317 title: "Ladies Ball Gown Dress 1840-1863 Civil War 6-34 Laughing Moon Pattern 117" brand: "laughing moon" price: "$20.24" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/21114317-ladies-ball-gown-dress-1840-1863-civil-war-6-34 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Ladies Ball Gown Dress 1840-1863 Civil War 6-34 Laughing Moon Pattern 117 **Brand:** laughing moon **Price:** $20.24 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ladies Ball Gown Dress 1840-1863 Civil War 6-34 Laughing Moon Pattern 117 by laughing moon - **How much does it cost?** $20.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/21114317-ladies-ball-gown-dress-1840-1863-civil-war-6-34) ## Best For - laughing moon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted laughing moon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The #117 Ladies' Ball Gown sewing pattern by Laughing Moon Mercantile includes includes clear illustrations and directions for the shown styles. The ladies ball gown design is from 1840 to 1863 and the pattern comes with 2 bodice options and five sleeve options as well as bretelles, 2 skirts and two bertha options. Details: Misses sizes 6 - 34 in one envelope Easy and fast to sew Fits wide range of figure types This dress has a dropped shoulder typical of the time period. It comes with both a princess seamed bodice and a darted bodice. The neckline is a wide-boat and there are lower-cut options as well. View A is an 1840's ballgown with plain, straight sleeves and an applied bertha. View B has flared sleeves and bretelles and is great for the 1850's. View C has a double puffed sleeve, which can also be made as a normal puffed sleeve, and a flounced, tiered skirt. View D has a flounced sleeve and a detached bertha and View E has pleated sleeves. Both have piping at the armholes, waist and neckline. The back can be closed with either hooks and eyes or laced shut with eyelets. Historical and Costume Details: This dress was copied from an existing ball gown dated to the mid-1850's in the collection of this author. This style would have been worn from 1840 to 1863. Appropriate fabrics for this type of dress include silk taffeta, silk faille, silk moire, sheer cotton tarlatan. Polyester can be substituted for silk if you are comfortable with using synthetics. ## Features - Make sure this fits by entering your model number. - Misses sizes 6 - 34 in one envelope (Not finished garments) - Easy and fast to sew - Manufacturer estimates time period of costume at 1840 - 1863 - 2 bodice options and 5 sleeve options - Includes bretelles, 2 skirts and 2 bertha options ## Images ![Ladies Ball Gown Dress 1840-1863 Civil War 6-34 Laughing Moon Pattern 117 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xv5xZNogL.jpg) ![Ladies Ball Gown Dress 1840-1863 Civil War 6-34 Laughing Moon Pattern 117 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aFpyAl7fL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Historical dress pattern *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2016* This is a terrific historical dress pattern with several variations included. The instructions are clear and illustrated, presented in a booklet format so it all stays together and is normal paper size so it is managed easily. I love that it gave the historically correct way of making the bodice (which is separate) and the skirt. This pattern is for around the 1840s to 1860ish, depending on what details you incorporated into the dress, sleeve choice, etc. Very pleased and I would not hesitate to purchase another Laughing Moon pattern. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ love the pattern looks like it will work up well ... *by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2016* love the pattern looks like it will work up well once i start actually sewing instead of reading the pattern ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's perfect! *by B***T on Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2015* This is exactly what I have been looking for. It's perfect! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/21114317-ladies-ball-gown-dress-1840-1863-civil-war-6-34](https://www.desertcart.us/products/21114317-ladies-ball-gown-dress-1840-1863-civil-war-6-34) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-23*