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1890s Ladies Model Basque or Waist Lining - Victorian Era - Reproduction (ca. 1899) Sewing Pattern #E9138 - 32 Inch Bust

Name: 1890s Ladies Model Basque or Waist Lining - Victorian Era - Reproduction (ca. 1899) Sewing Pattern #E9138 - 32 Inch Bust
Brand: VPLL
SKU: 49829283987779
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1890s Ladies Model Basque or Waist Lining - Victorian Era - Reproduction (ca. 1899) Sewing Pattern #E9138 - 32 Inch Bust

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1899 Ladies Model Basque – Reproduction Sewing Pattern

This reproduced pattern is sized to fit approximately a 32" bust and 23" waist.

The 1899 Ladies’ Model Basque is the essential foundation piece for any period-correct late Victorian jacket. In the words of the original:

"This is the model with which to build your garment."

Included are three hem options, as well as multiple neckline variations:

Low round or square necklines
Higher Dutch round or square necklines

This is the basic silhouette required for late 19th-century fashion. From here, you can customize to your heart’s content with ruffles, pleating, or embellishments to create a stunning, standout garment.

Suggested Materials:

Linen
Cotton
Silk
Crepe
Pique
Lawn

💡 Inspiration: Check out this gorgeous take on the design from Fresh Frippery!

Lady Tremaine’s Bodice – Part 1

Lady Tremaine at Costume College – Part 2

This McCall pattern was originally created on December 30, 1910 and has been 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 photocopied or reproduced by any means without written consent.

IMPORTANT NOTE

A solid understanding of vintage garment construction is highly recommended.

The original source material for these early patterns contains significantly less information than modern patterns from the 1920s and 1930s. Fashion journals and patterns of the time presumed the home seamstress possessed the skills to complete a garment without step-by-step directions.

As such, patterns for facings, linings, and trims are often missing or extremely vague. This is not an error—it's simply how they were drafted back then.

Please keep in mind:

These patterns run small by modern standards.
They were designed to be worn with appropriate undergarments and corsets.
Armholes, in particular, tend to be much tighter and smaller than modern garments.
It’s essential to make a mock-up in muslin or other test fabric to adjust the fit before using your final fabric.

Patterns are reproduced without alteration to preserve historical accuracy.

🔍 This listing is for the digital pattern only – not a finished garment. Original documentation and packaging are not included.
📥 Purchase the PDF pattern here: Etsy Listing #1147428490

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND

This is an exact reproduction of the original vintage pattern and may retain any original formatting issues or calculation errors. While I have sewn some of these patterns, I haven’t tested every single one and can’t guarantee a perfect fit out of the envelope.

As always, make a mock-up for fitting before cutting into your final fashion fabric.