1890s Ladies Double Breasted & Full Vest - Victorian Era - Reproduction (ca. 1897) Sewing Pattern #E0672 - 36 Inch Bust

1897 Ladies' Vests – Reproduction Sewing Pattern

This replicated sewing pattern is sized to fit a 36-inch bust.

This 1897 reproduction from Cosmopolitan includes two styles of ladies’ vests:

• A double-breasted version with rounded lapels

• A full-fronted version with gathered front and standing collar

Both styles offer timeless elegance with styling flexibility—ideal for modern wear or historical interpretation.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

Fabric Suggestions:

• Crepe de Chine

• Wash Satin

• Woolens

• Silk

Yardage (for both versions):

• 1 ¾ yards of 36-inch wide fabric (without nap)

CUSTOMER REVIEW

“This is a really darling garment! It could be anything from office wear to a night out on the town! Paired with a cute skirt or your favorite skinny jeans and you've got a classy and unique look that looks like it walked right off the runway! Also works wonderfully for history enthusiasts!”

ABOUT THE PATTERN

This pattern has been lovingly re-digitized into its current format.

⚠️ Copyright Notice:
All content is protected under the copyright of www.BeespokeVintagePatterns.com (2003). No part of this pattern may be photocopied, shared, or reproduced without prior written consent.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please remember: historical patterns such as this one include much less instruction than modern commercial patterns. Designers of the time assumed that the average home seamstress already had the skills to:

• Cut and construct garments without detailed steps

• Add facings, linings, and trims based on her own knowledge

This means instructions may be minimal or entirely absent.

Important considerations:

• These patterns run smaller than today’s sizing

• They were intended to be worn with corsets and structured undergarments

• Armholes tend to be tighter and smaller than modern garments

• A fitting mock-up (toile) made from muslin or test fabric is strongly recommended

Patterns are reproduced exactly from the original source, preserving their historical accuracy. Some sewing experience and comfort with vintage patterns is highly recommended.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND

This is an authentic replication of an antique pattern. It may retain original errors or inconsistencies in formatting. While I’ve tested some of these patterns, I have not made up every single one—so I cannot guarantee perfect fit or construction.

Always make a mock-up in scrap fabric before cutting your final materials.

NOT YOUR SIZE?

Don’t worry—here are some great resources to help you resize vintage patterns:

• Grading Your Own Patterns on Patreon

• Resizing Tips from Sensibility.com

CAN YOU MAKE THIS FOR ME?

Yes, I’d be happy to! I can create this vest in your size and fabric of choice. Just send me a custom order request, and we’ll work out the details.

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