1910s Ladies Dress With Optional Tunic - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - 1918 Pattern #E8744 - 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.

THIS IS A LARGE PATTERN

Once purchased, your download will include five files
1) A 'read me first' page with downloading help and hints - 4 pages
2) 13 pages of directions
3) US Pattern prints on 72 pages
4) A4 Pattern prints on 72 pages
5) A0 large format/print shop version

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

This PDF is for a replicated sewing pattern sized to fit a 36 inch bust and features a "Ladies dress, having high or V-shaped neck, with long dart fitted sleeves or short puff sleeves gathered at lower edge. One-piece gathered peplum with two-piece straight or gathered tunic, draped or falling free, which may be omitted. Two-piece skirt.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Linen, Cotton, Crepe, Silk, Wool Crepe, Pique

Dress As Shown:
44 Inch Wide Plain Material Without Nap 2-1/8 Yards
44 Inch Wide Figured Material Without Nap 1-7/8 Yards

Dress Of All One Material:
44 Inch Wide Material Without Nap 4 Yards

This dress was made up in 2 gorgeous versions by Abby and Kenna. Read a bit about their construction methods and follow Abby's channel for some great vintage content here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ipn4Y20K0w

This Butterick 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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CAN I SHARE PHOTOS OF MY FINISHED PROJECT?
YES! Please tag and share pictures of your makes from this pattern. I truly LOVE to see photos!
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