Pioneer Clothing


We encourage everyone to wear period style clothing, but do not want it to be a burden.  
There are numerous resources to make this requirement attainable.

Trek Clothing Summary Checklist

CLICK HERE for a printable checklist

    • 2 pairs of shoes. MUST BE broken in
    • 4 pairs sturdy socks + one thick pair to sleep in
    • 4 undergarments

      • YOUNG WOMEN
      • 1 bonnet CLICK HERE for a printable pattern
      • 1-2 ankle-length skirts CLICK HERE for a printable pattern
      • 1-2 blouses, preferably cotton
      • Apron (optional) CLICK HERE for a printable pattern
      • 1-2 pair bloomers (e.g. bloomers or scrubs to prevent chaffing, scratching by bushes & bug bites)  CLICK HERE for a printable pattern
      • Warm Pajamas
      • Feminine hygiene supplies

      • YOUNG MEN
      • 1 or 2 pairs of pants (e.g. light colored cotton pants, no camouflage athletic pants or jeans)
      • 1 or 2 long sleeved, buttoned, light colored shirts, preferably cotton (no t-shirts)
      • CLICK HERE for a tutorial to convert a modern dress shirt into a pioneer shirt
      • 1 western-style hat (no baseball caps, beanies or army hats)
      • suspenders or vest (optional)
      • Warm Pajamas

    Clothing Resources


    * Check local second-hand stores, such as GoodWill & Deseret Industries


    Deseret Industries
    (602) 995-8822





    8030 North 27th Avenue
    Phoenix, AZ 85051

    Goodwill Stores:
    8515 N. W. Grand Ave. Peoria
    4220 W. Bethany Home Rd. Phoenix

    Savers:
    10720 W. Indian School Rd. Avondale
    3517 W. Bell Rd. Phoenix
    2625 W. Bethany Home Rd. Phoenix


    * Borrow from others.  
    Many have had this wonderful experience before us and would
    be willing to share what they wore on Trek.  Just keep in mind that these clothes will be sweaty and      dirty and ruined - so do not borrow something that will be expected to be returned in prime condition!

    * Finished Clothing is available for purchase at:
          Deseret Book
          White Elegance

    More Online Shopping:
    Riverjunction.com Men's Band Collar Shirts
    Gentlesmansemporioum.com Men's Band Collar Shirts
    Homespunwares.com Men's Band Collar Shirts, Drawers and Trousers
    Travelsmith.com Men's Band Collar Shirt
    Ebay.com Pioneer costumes for sale
    Ebay.com Pioneer Bonnets for sale
    Walmart.com White Hospital Scrub Pants (to make into women's bloomers)
    Sew-What: Pioneer Clothing
    White Elegance Pioneer Costumes for Men & Women
    Costumes 4 Less Pioneer Hat Bonnet
    Ebay Prairie Pioneer Bonnet Hat
    Ebay Prairie Pioneer Colonial Dress
    Moon Costumes Pioneer Blue Bonnet
    PioneerTrekDesigns.com  Pioneer Ladies Clothing
    PioneerTrekDesigns.com  Pioneer Men's Clothing
      

    Sewing Patterns & Tutorials

    Patterns For the Gals:



    Womens Apron **tip** use an old pillowcase for the fabric!



     Purchase a Pattern

    Womens
    McCall’s: www.mccallpattern.com

    Women's McCalls Dress Pattern M4548
    Women's McCalls Dress Pattern M9423
    Girl's McCalls Dress Pattern M9424
    Women's McCalls Dress Pattern M2337

    Simplicity.com: www.simplicity.com

    Women's Simplicity Dress Pattern 3723
    Women's Simplicity Undergarment Pattern 9679 
    Women's Simplicity Undergarment Pattern 2890
    Girl's Simplicity Dress Pattern 3725

    Mens 
    Men’s Simplicity Outfit Pattern 2895

     Other Pattern Resources:

    The Historical Pattern Company: Various men’s and women’s patterns are shown on this website. 

    www.pastpatterns.com/1830.html

    Folkware Patterns:


    Seamstress Volunteers

    Several women from each ward family have offered their sewing skills to help anyone who might need help making the clothing.  Please find your ward, and use the contact information to obtain any help needed. If no one from your ward is listed, please ask your Relief Society President for help finding volunteers and submit them by email to: erineames@yahoo.com

    Cactus Lane Ward

    Copper Canyon Ward


    El Mirage Ward

    Sarah Goodsell 
    623-580-9101 - Home
    623-414-8125 - Cell
    ladysarahndipity@gmail.com

    Beverlie Snyder 
    623-933-3602 - Home
    623-570-2344 - Cell
    wearethebsnyders@hotmail.com

    Mary Pond 
    623-271-9387 - Home
    603-307-9058 - Cell
    lmpond@msn.com

    Barbara Crabb 
    623-693-2936 - Home
    austxbarb@aol.com

    Kate Cuthbertson 
    623-974-0866 - Home
    623-332-2214 - Cell
    frsror@aol.com

    LaDeane Cobabe 
    623-277-8021 - Cell
    hlcobabe@gmail.com

    Estrella Branch


    Surprise 1st Ward

    Marilynne McMullin 
    623-271-8712

    Melanie Wellman (if simple) 
    623-628-3108

    Anne Christensen (if simple) 
    623-322-2899

    Alexis Haueter (available until March) 
    509-845-7380

    Marnie Peck 
    623-236-8684. 

    Surprise 2nd Ward

    Mary Lou Klippel
    15339 W Port Royale Ln
    602-­‐376-­‐6510 -­‐OK to text
    mlklippel@gmail.com

    Julie Fulmer 
    14839 W Larkspur Dr
    623.5841291-­‐Home
    6232931716-­‐Cell
    jfulmer5@hotmail.com

    Cassie Leitch
    14750 W Hearn Rd
    407-­‐412-­‐2293-­‐cell
    casandra.leitch@gmail.com

    Suzie Johnson 
    15243 W Boca Raton Rd
    623-­‐546-­‐6422-­‐Home
    6234662987-­‐cell
    susansjo@msn.com

    Deena Harding
    14871 W Bloomfield Rd
    623-­‐760-­‐4251-­‐cell
    deena.harding@gmail.com

    Andre Anderson
    15033 N 147th Dr
    623583-­‐0528-­‐Home
    fivespottedmonsters@cox.net

    Laura Shamblin
    15055 W Charter Oak Rd
    623-­‐537-­‐9773-­‐Home
    theshamblin4@hotmail.com

    West Point Ward

    Pat Hess 
    623-572-2151



    Cherie Watkins 

    623-455-9800




    White Tank Mountain Ward
    Pattie Bow
    623-341-0930
    Email: Pattiebow@gmail.com

    Leoda Bosworth
    623-476-7187 
    Email: leodabosworth@yahoo.com

    Jane Meredith
    623-337-5458 - Home
    623-692-9978 - Cell
    Email: janemeredith@byu.net

    Marcelle Starks
    623-414-0645 - Cell
    Email: cellybellygirl@gmail.com
    Lorraine Hancock
    602-531-3520 - cell
    Email: sorainy34@gmail.com


    Additional Clothing Information

    Dressing in pioneer clothing can have a tremendous impact on the spirit of the trek.  The following is a short description of what the pioneers wore as they crossed the plains.  It also gives some hints for trekking in our day.

    Men’s Clothing


    Shirts

    Men’s shirts were worn loose.  They had a narrow neck-band with no collar.  Plain colors were most common, but stripes or plaids were also used.  For modern day trekkers, light colors will be coolest.  Choose something larger than a regular fit, with long sleeves.
    CLICK HERE for instructions on converting a modern day white dress shirt into a pioneer style dress shirt.  

    Pants

    Men’s pants were also worn loose.  Wool or linen was used.  Colors included blue, black, gray, and browns, especially beige and tan.  Trekkers in our day find that wool is too hot but that cotton, corduroy, twill, and canvas pants are good choices.  Choose styles that are rather loose fitting through the crotch and thigh area to add comfort in walking.

    Suspenders

    Men’s pants were held up by suspenders.  Suspenders were buttoned on the outside of the waistband, and crossed in the back.

    Hats

    Men’s everyday hats ranged from pilot caps, straw hats, wide brimmed low felt hats, or round crowned hat. No baseball caps. Don’t hesitate to look for hats at Deseret Industries as well.  The pioneers wore hats to protect them from the sun, and must be worn.  It will shade your face and neck from the hot sun.

    Women’s Clothing


    Dresses / Skirts
    A Woman’s basic dress was floor length.  It could be plain or have many ruffles.  The sleeves were full, and long, with buttons or bands at the wrist.  Necklines were usually high, with buttons up the front.  Fabrics were made of cotton in solid colors or small print.  Bright colors (excluding neons) were popular (especially bright yellow).  Blouses and long skirts or jumpers could be used.  Pioneer trekkers today have found that dresses and skirts should be mid-calf or above the top of a hiking boot in length (so the girls do not trip over their skirts while pulling).

    Aprons (optional)

    The standard apron was six to twelve inches shorter than the skirt length.  It gathered at the waist and tied.  The bib attached at the waist and was pinned to the dress bodice at the top two corners, hence, the pinafore (Pinned at two of the four corners!).  Daytime aprons were made of calico remnants.  Sunday aprons were made from white fabric and did not have a bib.  For trekking today, large deep pockets are important to be able to carry different items along the trail.

    Bonnets

    Women wore bonnets whenever they were outside.  They were made of cotton with a deep stiffened brim and a back ruffle to protect the neck.  They could be white, plain colors or a print, but they never matched the fabric of the dress.  For Trekking today, bonnets or straw hats for the girls are important; they need to have something for protection from the sun

    Pantaloons

    These were worn underneath the dress and were normally white.  Their length was usually between knee and mid-calf.  Wearing pantaloons helps maintain modesty in trekking situations. A pair of lounge pants or scrubs would work well for this.

    Women / Men’s Clothing

    Undergarments

    Please be careful and modest in selecting your undergarments for Trek.  Simplicity and items made of breathable cotton will be the best choice.

    Nightwear

    Keep in mind the weather will most likely be COLD in the evenings.  We would like boys and girls to wear a pair of sweat pants (or sport pants) and a t-shirt.  They should each also have a sweatshirt to wear for additional warmth.  Nightwear is to be worn only when it is time to go to sleep, not when we arrive at a given campsite.  You will change into your bedclothes once it is time to retire to your tents/shelters.

    Shoes and Socks

    Shoes for both women and men need not be “period” style.  Comfort is most important.  Do not wear new hiking boots unless you have taken at least two months to break them in.  Bring two pair of good tennis shoes in the event that one gets wet or causes blisters.  Pack clean socks for each day.  The medical committee has recommended we use nylon socks (like dad’s dress socks) against the skin to protect against blistering.

    Items Not to Wear on Trek

    Blue Jeans, shorts, baseball caps, tank tops, t-shirts, tight/short dresses, brand new shoes.  Stay away from modern clothing and prints.  Clothing and PJs should not ride low.  Please adhere to The Strength of Youth Standards.

    1 comment:

    1. RoxanneApril 1, 2014 at 12:13 PM

      Where can I get the pieces for the bonnet? I only get the instructions.
      Thank you

      ReplyDelete

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