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1890s Ladies Guimpe Blouse - Victorian Era - Reproduction (ca. 1898) Sewing Pattern #E2688 - 36 Inch Bust

Name: 1890s Ladies Guimpe Blouse - Victorian Era - Reproduction (ca. 1898) Sewing Pattern #E2688 - 36 Inch Bust
Brand: VPLL
SKU: 49829283987796
Price: 24.00 USD
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1890s Ladies Guimpe Blouse - Victorian Era - Reproduction (ca. 1898) Sewing Pattern #E2688 - 36 Inch Bust

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1898 Ladies’ Guimpe – Reproduction Sewing Pattern

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

From 1898:

"Ladies’ Guimpe with high or open neck, and either of two styles of one-seam sleeve in full or shorter length. The Leg O’ Mutton sleeve being desirable for tucked material, lace, etc."

A Guimpe is a lightweight under-blouse worn beneath a jumper or pinafore to give the illusion of a complete blouse. The body is typically made of neutral or plain cotton, while the visible parts—such as sleeves, collar, and neckline—were often constructed of finer materials like lace or silk.

Suggested Materials

Linen
Cotton
Silk
Crepe
Pique
Lawn

Fabric Requirements for Size Shown (36” Bust)

Body: 36" wide material – 1⅛ yards
Sleeves, Collar, Facings: 36" wide material – 1¼ yards
OR
Lace (for sleeves/collar/facings): 18" wide – 2 yards

Optional Trims

Insertion: 7½ yards
Narrow Edging: 1 yard
Wide Edging: 1 yard
Buttons and other fasteners

✂️ NOTE: If tucking is desired, additional fabric is required. Be sure to purchase extra yardage depending on the depth and number of tucks.

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

⚠️ Copyright Notice:
All content falls under the copyright of www.BeespokeVintagePatterns.com (2002). No portion of this pattern may be copied or reproduced without written consent.

IMPORTANT NOTE

A solid understanding of vintage garment construction is highly recommended.

Patterns from this era often contain much less information than modern patterns. Fashion publications at the time assumed the home seamstress possessed the skill to construct garments without detailed instructions. As a result, patterns for:

Facings
Linings
Trim application

...are often minimal or entirely absent. Yardage information and sizing guidance may also be incomplete.

PLEASE NOTE:

Vintage patterns typically run smaller than today’s sizing.
These garments were designed with the assumption that corsets and proper undergarments would be worn.
Armholes especially tend to be tighter and smaller than modern garments.

It is very important to make a mock-up (toile) of the garment using muslin or scrap fabric to ensure a good fit before cutting into your final material.

Patterns are reproduced directly from the original source material with no alterations, to preserve historical authenticity.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND

This is an exact reproduction of the original vintage pattern and may retain any formatting issues or drafting quirks found in the original.

While I have personally sewn some of these patterns, I have not tested them all, and cannot guarantee precise fit or accuracy.

As with any garment construction, it’s best to make a fitting mock-up in test fabric prior to using your final fashion fabric.

NOT YOUR SIZE?

Here are some helpful resources for resizing vintage patterns:

CAN YOU MAKE THIS FOR ME?

Yes, I absolutely can! I'd love to sew this pattern for you in your size and fabric of choice. Just send me a custom order request, and we’ll go from there.