Tabbed Caraco | Francis Open | 1775 - 1785 MTO Linen Gowns not just your tobacco

not just your tobacco

this fabric is both practical and refined for period-correct sewing projects

The capped sleeve flows well over the full sleeves indicative of the era

Its striking color and distinctive texture make this fabric well suited for gowns

A spencer jacket can change the context of any gown

Tabbed Caraco | Francis Open | 1775 - 1785 MTO Linen Gowns not just your tobaccoThis style of caraco closes in the front with three narrow and evenly spaced overlapping tabs. These tabs are spaced out down the front of the bodice, pinning closed to the wearer's measurements, making the fit quite forgiving. A matching stomacher is included with the jacket, as the remaining space was historically filled with a stomacher or a handkerchief worn over the stays. The back features pleating seen on a number of period examples, including