Pioneers made their clothing themselves and children were taught to sew at a very early age.

Fiona Buker, 1866 Pioneer Girl Fashion History

Historic Childs: Pioneer women were critical in settling hamlet

Life Cycle of Clothing in the 19th Century McHenry County Historical Society and Museum

A Wrinkle in Time — Stagecoach Inn Museum

Pioneer Braided Rug Craft

VINTAGE 7786 Simplicity Girls Cubbie Dress Sewing Pattern

Women's Work: Creating Textiles on the Frontier - Pione

The Quilt-Block History of Pioneer Days: With Projects Kids Can Make (The Fabric of Early America): Cobb, Mary, Ellis, Jan Davey: 9781562946920: : Books

FHE: Pioneer Children Sang As They Walked - LDS Living

Victorian Clothing and the Heat of Summer – Historical Sewing