1910s Ladies Shirred Dress With Bretelles In Clearing Length - 1915-16 Pattern #E7908 - 38 Inch Bust

This replicated sewing pattern is sized to fit a 38 inch bust.

Pattern is rated ADVANCED and suggested for an experienced sewist with a working knowledge of vintage techniques and terminology. A dress form is recommended as many of the pieces need to be accurately draped and layered for your figure, then basted in place by hand.

From 1915-16, this reproduction pattern features a "Ladies dress, in clearing or shorter length, consisting of a waist with bretelles, full-length in either of two styles or with shorter sleeve, a French lining in high or open neck, and a skirt with upper part shirred in princess effect and lengthened by a gathered lower part. Equally desirable for flouncing, bordered materials or other fabrics. SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Voile, Linen, Cotton, Crepe, Silk , Lightweight wool Crepe, Pique

VIEW A
~ Body & Sleeve - Material 40" Wide - 1-5/8 Yards
~ Banding on Sleeve - 1-1/2 Yards
~ Bretelle & Skirt - Material 44" Wide - 4-1/8 Yards
~ Collar & Chemisette - Material 40" Wide - 1/2 Yard

VIEW B
~ Body, Sleeves & Frill - Material 36" Wide - 1-1/2 Yards
~ Bretelle & Skirt - Material 40" Wide - 4-7/8 Yards
~ Collar & Chemisette - Material 40" Wide - 1/2 Yard

VIEW C
~ Bretelle Flounce & Upper Skirt - 20" Wide - 3-3/4 Yards
~ Edging For Tucker & Sleeve - 11" Wide - 1-1/4 Yards
~ Flouncing For Lower Skirt - 30" Wide - 3-5/8 Yards
~ or All of Bordered Material - 30" Wide - 8-1/2 Yards
~ Body - Material 36" Wide - 5/8 Yards

VIEW D
~ Body & Sleeve - Material 32" Wide - 1-7/8 Yards
~ Body & Sleeve - Material 40" Wide _ 1-1/8 Yards
~ Bretelle & Skirt - Material 32" Wide - 6 Yards
~ Bretelle & Skirt - Material 36" Wide - 5-1/8 Yards
~ Collar and Chemisette - Material 32" or Wider - 1/2 Yards

This Butterick pattern was originally created by Dec. 30, 1919, and has been re-digitized and updated into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright Vintage Pattern Lending Library 2022, 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.

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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PDF pattern is available for purchase here here: https:// 1177594465
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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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