This replicated pattern is sized for a 7 - 9 Year Old/ approx. 24 inch chest, 22 inch waist (This sizing is based on a child in 1894, for accuracy, go by bust size not age)
This 1894 reproduction sewing pattern features a gathered dress with puff sleeves with wide cuffs, sailor collar and tie, and chemisette. Originally designed for blue and white checked wool with contrast collar, cuffs, chemisette and tie. Contrast was also used to trim center of belt. SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Plain or printed linen, Pique, Silk Plaids, Gingham, Cotton, Light Woolens.
Finished model (pink dress) shows tucks along the hemline rather than bias trim as the pattern suggests. Photo #3 and #4 (close detail of pleating and tucks) show this dress during construction.
This pattern was originally published in La Mode Illustree, May 26, 1894 and has been re-digitized into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright www.BeespokeVintagePatterns.com 2007, and as such, no portion of this pattern may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written consent.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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. It is very important when sewing 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.
Our replicated historic patterns are the highest quality available. They are electronically digitized and printed on a high-quality graphics printer in two to three colors. Paper is a beautiful 18lb semi-transparent vellum for ease of pinning and cutting. They are NOT inferior hand drawn, photo-copied or blue-printed replications, they are printed on full size sheets - no need for taping multiple small pages, or re-sizing from a small diagram.
Patterns also include seam allowances, grain lines and updated text for ease of construction. 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.
Please note: This is NOT a finished garment and the original documentation and pattern are NOT included.
In a hurry and want it now? PDF pattern is available for purchase here: www.etsy.com/listing/1078652058
**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/
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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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