1870s Opera Hood - Reproduction 1876 Sewing Pattern #E0163 [PDF - PRINT AT HOME]

THIS IS A PDF SEWING PATTERN for printing at home or with a print shop like www.tapefreepatterns.com.

COPY SHOP PRINT SIZE ONLY AT THIS TIME
(With correct settings you can still print this on your home computer - please let me know if you need help)

This reproduction sewing pattern is from the May 6, 1876 issue of Harper's Bazar and features a softly draped and pleated hood with ribbon trim. 

This is only a pattern for the shape of the hood. Draping and folding configurations are marked but need to be adjusted and tweaked to your personal liking. 

SUGGESTED MATERIALS: 
Velveteen, Crepes, Tulle Net, Silk, Lace 

Materials for Size Shown: 
45 Inch Wide Material (Without Nap)                                3 Yards
Lace Trim 3-1/4 Inches Wide                                                6 Yards 
Grosgrain Ribbon - 3 Inches Wide                                     3 Yards 
Light Weight Buckram or Heavy Interfacing                     1/4 Yard 
Silk or Lace To Match Material                                              1/4 Yard 
FABRIC WILL BE FOLDED ON CROSSWISE GRAIN 

this pattern has been re-digitizedinto it's current format. All content falls under the copyright www.BeespokeVintagePatterns.com 2003, 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, details such as instructions on how to create trims, are sketchy at best -- and usually non-existent. 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. Patterns are reproduced directly from the original source material, with no changes in order to retain the historical accuracy of the pattern. Prior sewing experience and knowledge of working with vintage patterns is recommended. 

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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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CAN I SHARE PHOTOS OF MY FINISHED PROJECT?
 YES! Please tag and share pictures of your makes from this pattern. I truly LOVE to see photos!
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