1910s Ladies Dress With Plain or Skirted Tunic - 1918 Pattern #E7603 - 40 Inch Bust - Late Edwardian Dress

This replicated sewing pattern is sized to fit a 40 inch bust.
Please Note: although the original says 40 inch bust, this seems to make up more like a 36 - MAKE A MOCK-UP to ensure fit.

This reproduction pattern features a "Ladies costume, having waist with large armholes and open front that may be finished with revers which are cut in one with collar, pointed at back. Attached 2 piece skirt with raised waistline closing at left side front; finished with gathered tunic sections at sides and center front with a straight trimming piece. Under-body with high neck, or V-neck and finished with a square collar. Plain one piece sleeves or one piece gathered sleeves finished with deep cuffs, rolled up at edge. SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Linen, Cotton, Crepe, Silk, Wool Crepe, Pique

Dress With Tunic:
~ 40 Inch Wide Material Without Nap 6-3/8 Yards
~ 48 Inch Wide Material Without Nap 5-7/8 Yards

Dress Without Tunic:
~ 36 Inch Wide Material Without Nap 5-1/4 Yards
~ 40 Inch Wide Material Without Nap 4-3/8 Yards
~ 44 Inch Wide Material Without Nap 4 Yards

This Pictorial Review Pattern was originally created by Dec. 30, 1919, and has been re-digitized into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright Vintage Pattern Lending Library 2020, and as such, no portion of this pattern may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without our written consent.

This pattern is recommended for an experienced seamstress with prior knowledge of working with vintage patterns. For our test sample, the front Vestee trimming was rather confusing to assemble. The pieces have been included as have the original directions for you to determine if (and how) you wish to use them. The design in no way suffers from the omission as the trim is purely optional - see pink/stripe version.

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.

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.

Our patterns include seam allowances, grain lines and updated text for ease of construction. Patterns are reproduced directly from the original source material, with no changes in order to retain the historical accuracy of the pattern. Prior sewing experience and knowledge of working with vintage patterns is recommended.

Please note: This is NOT a finished garment and the original documentation and pattern are NOT included.
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This pattern is available for purchase as a PDF and can be found here: 1074224386
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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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