Dress up as your favorite Little House character with these costumes designed for both girls and women in a variety of styles.
There are several patterns of pioneer dresses available for Little House fans, both in child size and adult size. Most call for calico (cotton) fabric and can be easily made up by those with basic sewing skills.
Many of the sewing patterns have a wide range of sizes, up to women’s size 22.
If you aren’t a sewer, we have a page with Little House on the Prairie Dress Up Ideas for inspiration on how to create your own pioneer costume.
Here are some of the most popular sewing patterns so you can role play as Laura or your favorite Little House character.
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McCalls Pioneer Outfits
These patterns, for both women and girls, are the most popular costumes, and I have sewn many dresses and bonnets from these costumes over the years.
McCalls for Girls
For girls 7-8 (size small):
McCall's M7231 Girl's Pioneer Costume Dress and Hat Sewing Pattern, Sizes 7-8
- Includes sewing templates, multi-language instructions, fabric suggestions, and sizing guides for (2) different dresses and (2) different bonnets.
- Sewing pattern for girl's can be made to fit sizes 7-8.
- Women's pioneer outfit patterns are a great way to make your own costume for theater productions, historical reenactments, Halloween parties, and similar events.
- Sewing pattern template variations include ruffled accents on the dress, bonnet accessories, and a pinafore.
- Cotton blends, calico, and gingham fabrics are recommended.
For girls 10-12 (size medium):
McCall's M7231 Girl's Pioneer Dress and Hat Costume Sewing Pattern, Sizes 10-12
- Includes sewing templates, multi-language instructions, fabric suggestions, and sizing guides for (2) different dresses and (2) different bonnets.
- Sewing pattern for girl's can be made to fit sizes 10-12.
- Women's pilgrim costumes are perfect for theater, historical reenactments, Halloween parties, and similar events.
- Pattern variations include ruffled dress accents, bonnet accessories, and a pinafore.
- Cotton blends, calico, and gingham fabrics give the pioneer costume a more authentic appearance.
For girls size 14-16 (size large):
McCall's M7231 Girl's Pioneer Dress and Hat Sewing Pattern, Sizes 14-16
- Includes sewing templates, multi-language instructions, fabric suggestions, and sizing guides for (2) different dresses and (2) different bonnets.
- Sewing pattern for girl's can be made to fit sizes 14-16.
- These costumes are designed to be suitable for theater, historical reenactments, Halloween, and other similar events.
- Pattern variations include ruffled accents, bonnet accessories, and a pinafore.
- Fabric recommendations include cotton blends, calico, and gingham.
McCalls for Women
For women 8-10 (size small):
McCall's Costumes M7220, Women's Pioneer Costume Dress Sewing Pattern, Small
- Women's historical pioneer costume sewing template includes sewing pattern pieces and instructions to create 2 dresses, 2 aprons, and 1 bonnet.
- Women's Pioneer historical costume can be sewn in sizes 8-10.
- Create your own women's historical pioneer costume, perfect for historical reenactments, theatrical productions, and Halloween costumes!
- This three piece women's pioneer costume includes a dress, apron, and bonnet.
- Recommended fabrics for this pioneer dress costume include cotton, gingham, denim, linen, and oxford cloth.
For women 12-14 (size medium):
McCall's Costumes M7220, Women's Pioneer Costume Dress Sewing Pattern, Medium
- Women's pioneer costume sewing template includes sewing patter pieces and instructions to create 2 dresses, 2 aprons, and a bonnet.
- Women's Pioneer historical costume can be sewn in sizes 12-14.
- Create your own historical women's pioneer costume, perfect for historical reenactments, theatrical productions, and Halloween costumes!
- This three piece women's historical costume includes a dress, apron, and bonnet.
- Recommended fabrics for this historical women's pioneer dress include cotton, gingham, denim, linen, and oxford cloth.
For women 16-18 (size large):
McCall’s Costumes M7220, Women's Pioneer Costume Dress Sewing Pattern, Large
- Sewing template includes sewing pattern pieces and instructions to create pioneer dresses, aprons, and bonnets.
- Women's Pioneer historical costume can be sewn in sizes 16-18.
- Create your own women's pioneer costume dress, apron, and bonnet, perfect for historical reenactments, theatrical productions, and Halloween costumes!
- Customize your women's pioneer costume with aprons, bonnets and ruffles.
- Recommended fabrics for this women's pioneer costume include cotton, gingham, denim, linen, and oxford cloth.
This is a slightly dressier calico dress. This pattern is out of print.
McCall Pattern Company McCall's Women's Victorian Dress Costume Sewing Pattern by Angela Clayton, Sizes 14-22, various
- Includes sewing templates, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, sizing guides, and English, Spanish, and French instructions for (1) costume dress.
- Women's costume patterns can be made to fit sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22.
- Costume dress pattern features close-fitting, lined bodice, contrast piping, boning, back hook and bar closings, sleeves with ruffles, and a gathered skirt.
- McCall's patterns are printed in the U.S.A. with English, Spanish, and French instructions for convenience.
- Practice your sewing skills with these detailed costume patterns!
McCall's Patterns Victorian Dress Costume Sewing Pattern for Women by Angela Clayton, Sizes 12-20
- Includes (1) kit with pattern pieces (blouse, jacket, skirt with yokes) and sewing instructions.
- Sewing pattern creates costumes that fit size DD (12-14-16-18), bust 34'' - 40'' and waist 26.5'' - 32'' and hip 36'' - 42''.
- Set include instructions to sew distinct pieces for a blouse, jacket, and skirt with yokes are included in this McCall's Sewing Patterns kit that can be used to create a fabulous Ladies' Victorian dress.
- Step into 1890's Victorian England when you sew this amazing dress pattern for women.
- This costume comes designed by the costume designer and popular youtuber Angela Clayton, this costume is wonderful for Halloween, cosplay events, and even Instagram photo shoots!
Simplicity Historical Dresses for Girls
Girls size 3-4-5-6
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Simplicity Historical Dresses Sewing Pattern Costumes for Girls by Andrea Schewe, Sizes 3-4-5-6
- Includes (4) different historical pattern templates for costume dresses, as well as templates for caps and aprons.
- Costume for girls and measured for sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6.
- Preparing for Halloween, a theatrical production, or perhaps in the mood to re-enact some history? Each dress pattern included is a look on it's own, with accessory templates to match!
- Fabric suggestions include brocade, satin, and gingham.
- Instructions in Spanish and English. Costume pattern designed in the USA.
Girls size 6-12
Simplicity 3723 Historical Pioneer Sewing Pattern for Women by Andrea Schewe, 6-12
- This versatile Pioneer Costume sewing pattern includes cutout templates and instructions for (4) different dress designs.
- The adult women's sizes that can be sewn in this pattern range from 6,8,10 and 12.
- Ideal for use as a historical or Western Template, these designs include accessories such as aprons, caps, and contrasting collars.
- The recommended fabrics include gingham, cotton, linen, and brocade.
- This feminine Historical Pattern collection is ideal for use in theatrical productions, themed events, or even for Halloween.
Simplicity Historical Dresses for Women
I love this pattern because while it is historical to the era, it isn’t the traditional calico dress with apron and bonnet that so many of us end up sewing. So while I love the traditional bonnet/apron/calico dress option, I like this because it is more suited to a visiting or church dress, and not an everyday dress.
Women size 6-14
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Simplicity 8161 Women's 18th Century Dress Historical Costume Sewing Pattern, Sizes 6-14
- Includes sewing templates, sizing guidelines, and easy to follow instructions to create (1) gown with stomacher, (1) corset bodice, and (1) petticoat.
- 18th century historical costume sewing pattern for women can be made in sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
- Create a variety of old fashioned, historically accurate costumes for theatrical productions or costume parties with this Simplicity sewing pattern.
- Recommended fabrics for this historical costume dress include brocade, linen types, satin, and more. Steel boning required.
- Historical dress sewing pattern 8161 is proudly made in the USA with instructions available in English, Spanish, and French.
Women size 14-22
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Simplicity 8161 Women's 18th Century Dress Historical Costume Sewing Pattern, Sizes 14-22
- Includes sewing templates, sizing guidelines, and easy to follow instructions to create (1) historical gown with stomacher, (1) corset bodice, and (1) petticoat.
- 18th century historical costume sewing pattern for women can be made in sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22.
- Create a collection of old fashioned, historically accurate costumes for theatrical productions or costume parties with this Simplicity sewing pattern!
- Recommended fabrics for this historical costume for women sewing pattern include brocade, linen types, satin, and more. Steel boning for corset required.
- Women's historical costume sewing pattern 8161 is proudly made in the USA with instructions available in English, Spanish, and French.
Historical Undergarments for Women
Women size 6-14
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Simplicity 8162 Women's 18th Century Undergarments Historical Costume Sewing Pattern, Sizes 6-14
- Includes sewing templates, sizing guidelines, and easy to follow instructions to create (1) nightgown, (1) corset, and (1) bum pad.
- 18th century undergarments historical costume for women can be made in sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
- Create a historically accurate costume for your theatrical production, reenactment, or costume party with this Simplicity sewing pattern!
- Recommended fabrics for this women's historical undergarment sewing pattern include broadcloth, cotton types, linen, and more.
- Women's historical underwear costume sewing pattern 8162 is proudly made in the USA with instructions available in English, Spanish, and French.
Women size 16-22
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Simplicity 8162 Women's 18th Century Undergarments Historical Costume Sewing Pattern, Sizes 14-22
- Includes sewing templates, sizing guidelines, and easy instructions to create (1) historical nightgown, (1) corset, and (1) bum pad.
- 18th century undergarments historical costume for women can be made in sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22.
- Create historically accurate costumes for reenactments, theatrical productions, or costume parties with this Simplicity sewing pattern!
- Recommended fabrics for this women's historical undergarment costume sewing pattern include broadcloth, cotton types, linen, and more.
- Women's historically accurate underwear costume sewing pattern 8162 is proudly made in the USA with instructions available in English, Spanish, and French.
Historical Cloaks
If you are looking to make a cape or a cloak to go with a dress, this pattern (which is out of print, so grab it if you can find it) features multiple styles of cloaks similar to what Laura would have worn.
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Simplicity Women's Cape Cosplay and Costume Sewing Patterns, Sizes XS-L
- Simplicity Pattern includes instructions to make (3) different cloaked cape options with hoods.
- Can be made to fit sizes XS, S, M, and L.
- Our cape sewing pattern for women is perfect for cosplay, theatrical productions, Halloween parties, and even as a ren faire costume.
- Cape costume template includes sewing instructions for only the cape. Any garments intended to be worn underneath should be purchased or sewn separately.
- Includes hood and tie at the neck. Fabric recommendations vary from velvet to tweeds.
If you have trouble finding that pattern, here is another, although it is quite elaborate in comparison, more suited for a special occasion of the era.
McCall's Women's Lined Cape Costume Angela Clayton, Sizes 4-22 Sewing Pattern
- Includes sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (1) costume cape.
- These costume patterns for women can be made to fit sizes 4, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22.
- Perfect for theater productions, cosplay, renfaires, and more, this versatile cape pattern is the perfect way to detail your costume.
- Practice your skills with these detailed McCall's sewing pattern templates!
- Designed and printed in the USA, all McCall's patterns include English, Spanish, and French instructions.
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