1890s Ladies Back Pleated Fantail Skirt - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - 1897 Pattern #E1491 - 22 Inch Waist [PDF - PRINT AT HOME]

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

This PDF features a replicated pattern sized to fit a 22 inch waist. This reproduction sewing pattern feature a simple and elegant skirt, with five gores that flare out into a graceful bell shape. Several pleats at back held in place by a waistband adds smart fantail detailing.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Linen, Pique, Taffeta, Silk Plaids, Gingham, Cotton, Woolens.

The photos with the fantail shaped back is adapted from this pattern - the back pleating was layered and concentrated at the center back giving the fantail look. The actual pattern has inverted pleating along the back panels.

Note: The theatrical costume was made by Lauren using this pattern for the skirt. She opted to remove the center front panel, embroider the edge, line it then wear it over an underskirt.

Fabric Required For This Size:
44 Inch Wide Material - With or Without Nap 4-7/8 Yards

This 1897 pattern, from the fashion magazine La Mode Illustree, was originally created by Dec. 30, 1909 and has been re-digitized into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright www.BeespokeVintagePatterns.com 2004, 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. 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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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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