This reproduction sewing pattern is from the May 25, 1863 issue of La Mode Illustree. Typical of the era, sizing is not present but would be approximately 32 to 34 inch for the bust and 22 to 24 inch for the waist measurement. This pattern features both the vest with center front points, and the bolero-style jacket as shown. No directions are given for trimming garment.
The vest is provided with double darts at the front edge, and a narrow shawl collar, it buttons high on the chest, and a small, optional pocket may be included. The jacket has large turn back cuffs and rounded shoulders. It lies open along the front and includes a small flare at the lower back edge. See below for a review of this garment:
From Re-enactor - "No matter what you do to the pattern it is a challenge to make it fit as seen in pictures. Always make a sample muslin before cutting into good material. You will have to increase the length every where. Remember the sleeve shoulder seam was about an inch to 2 inches below where we wear them today. Women (even the heavy ones) were very petite. Enjoy yourself with this as it is very versatile with fabrics and trims".
This pattern was originally created by Dec. 30, 1869 and has been re-digitized into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright www.BeespokeVintagePatterns.com 2006, and as such, no portion of this pattern may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written consent.
IMPORTANT NOTE: SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF VINTAGE GARMENT CONSTRUCTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
The source material from which these early patterns are replicated contain much less information than the more modern patterns from the 1920's and 1930's. Patterns and fashion journals published during these eras presumed that the home seamstress possessed sufficient skills to construct a garment without detailed directions. As a result, patterns for facings, linings and other details - such as instructions on how to create trims, are sketchy at best -- and usually non-existent.
Be aware that all of these patterns run small compared to our modern bodies, and were drafted with the understanding that "proper" undergarments and corsets would be worn underneath. Armholes especially tend to be much tighter and smaller than modern garments. It is very important when sewing these items to make a fitting mock-up of the pattern out of muslin or other waste fabric, and make all of the adjustments for your individual figure on the mock-up.
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**PLEASE KEEP IN MIND**
This is an exact copy of the original vintage pattern and as such may retain any original errors or miscalculations in formatting native to the original pattern. While I have made up some of these patterns, I have not tested them all out and cannot attest to their accuracy or perfect fit. As with all garment construction, it is best to make a mock-up for fitting in test fabric prior to cutting and constructing with your final fashion fabric.
**NOT YOUR SIZE?**
Here are some resources for resizing a pattern...
https://www.patreon.com/posts/grading-your-own-68272892
http://sensibility.com/blog/tips/how-to-resize-a-pattern/
**CAN YOU MAKE THIS FOR ME?**
I sure can! I'd be happy to make this up in your size and your choice of fabric. Please message me with a custom order request and we can finalize the details.
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