1908 Edwardian Blouse With Zig Zag Detail - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Pattern #E2997 - 36 Inch Bust [PDF - PRINT AT HOME]

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

Once purchased, your download will include the following files:
1) A 'read me first' page with downloading help and layout guide - 3 pages
2) 8 pages of directions
3) US pattern prints on 18 pages
4) A4 pattern prints on 18 pages
5) A0 large format/print shop version

You only need to download the necessary pages depending upon your location. They will need to taped together, but once assembled, the pieces are full sized and ready to use.

This replicated sewing pattern is sized to fit a 36 inch bust. This reproduction sewing pattern features a Ladies Blouse Waist with sleeve tuck, and a series of tucks in front and back of blouse. Center front and sleeve feature zigzag closure which may be trimmed with lace, or left plain. Sleeve is slightly gathered, and has a single tuck running from shoulder to cuff. The front zigzag is a faux front opening as it is stitched closed and decorated with buttons to give a button down effect. Blouse actually opens at left shoulder with collar securing in back. Cuffs are meant for buttons and buttonholes. This is suitable as either a Gibson Girl or Edwardian silhouette.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Linen, Cotton, Canton Crepe, Rough Crepe, Silk, Pique

Fabric Required For This Size: 44 Inch Wide Material - 2-1/8 Yards

This pattern has been re-digitized into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright www.BeespokeVintagePatterns.com 2002, 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. 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. Armholes especially tend to be much tighter and smaller than modern garments. 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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