1870s Ladies Basque - 1876 Victorian Era Pattern #E0164 - 32/34 Inch Bust

This reproduction sewing pattern from the May 6, 1876 issue of Harper's Bazar 
 
"This double-breasted basque was originally suggested to be made of black Cashmere and is closed with buttons and buttonholes.  The trimming consists of a binding and bands of black woolen braid." Yardage amounts were not available for this pattern and no size was given  - though 32 - 34 inch bust and 22 - 24 inch waist are typical of the period.

this pattern has been re-digitizedinto 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:  Due to lack of directions, 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.
  
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 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/
  
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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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