Not to be confused by Amelia Bloomer, I think the name was a 21st century phrase. In the 1800s they were called drawers an later as pantalets. Drawers/ bloomers were worn crotch less for a lack of words, for easier bathroom use. That way you wouldn't have to pull your drawers down, making it easier to have your hands free for the rest of your clothing.

     Some are made with a "V" shape or straight cut waist band. The legs in front are split from the waist band in front to the back. Both legs are sewn to the waist band. There is one row of lace at the bottom of the legs along a couple of rows of tucks for growth or shrinkage.

     Drawers are long (ankle length) up till 1863 when the new fashion came into play, especially for the Union states. Then from 1863 on was what is called the short drawers / bloomers, (slightly below the knee cap).

     Materials available are white cotton, cotton blend and white on white stripe that we have available now of light weight cotton.

Ladies Bloomers / Pantalets / Pantaloons / Split Drawers
White on White Stripe Cotton

    Available in dress sizes 10 to 20, can possibly adjust for some other sizes, e-mail on this. When ordering you need to state whether you want short or long drawers.

Measurements needed:
1. Waist: Around the natural waist (Item 14 from measurement chart).
2. Hips: Around fullest part (Item 18 from measurement chart).
3. Length: (not on measurement chart)
   1. Short Bloomers: from waist over the side of hip, then down to 2" below the knee cap
   2. Long Bloomers: from waist over the side of hip, then down to the ankle bone