1908 Ladies House Dress or Wrapper - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Pattern #E2263 - 38 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 hints - 4 pages
2) 9 pages of directions
3) US Pattern prints on 36 pages (sheet a 18 pages, sheet b 18 pages)
4) A4 Pattern prints on 36 pages (sheet a 18 pages, sheet b 18 pages)5) A0 large format/print shop version prints on 2 pages

You only need to print the size necessary for your location. Pages will need to taped together, but once assembled, pieces are full sized and ready to use.

NOTE: This is an extremely large pattern. To save on printing/taping, the sleeve pattern piece is printed partially inside the dress front pattern piece. It is clearly marked in a different color for you to trace out. Also, measurements for the optional dust ruffle are provided so you can cut your fabric without a pattern piece (saving another 36 pages of taping).

This PDF features a replicated pattern sized to fit a t a 38 inch bust.

This reproduction sewing pattern is for a Ladies House Dress/Wrapper with high or square neck, and bishop or shorter sleeves. Designed to be worn while doing housework or chores, Fun note: it was suggested per Harper's Bazar, that for ladies, a wrapper never be worn after noon, even if made of fine material and rich trimmings.

Suggested Materials: Broadcloth, Batiste, Fine Lawn, Silk, Light Satin, Light Linen.

Fabric requirements for size given:
44 inch wide material (without nap) 5-3/4 Yards
Ribbon for trim 5 Yards
Edging Trim 1-1/2 Yards
Insertion Beading 2-1/2 Yards

This McCall pattern was originally created Dec. 30, 1919 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: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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