1910s Ladies Two-Piece Skirt with Welt Type Pocket Detailing - 1919 Pattern #E2903 - 26 Inch Waist - YOUNG MISS/PETITE

This replicated pattern stated size is for a 20 year old - to fit a 26 inch waist. This is due to the petite sizing.

From 1919-20, Misses or small women's two-piece skirt in slightly raised waistline with two insert pockets. Design was created Harry Collins, one of the first American designers who brought high fashion to the US and helped shape the style of the American women who wanted to wear glamorous dresses. This skirt didn't hit me as "glamorous", I think it's more suitable for everyday fashion.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Lightweight woolens, Linen, Cotton, Silk, Heavy Crepe, Pique

Materials Required For Size Given:
~ 36 Inch Wide Contrast Material (Without Nap) 2-1/4 Yards
~ 44 Inch Wide Contrast Material (Without Nap) 2-1/4 Yards
~ 54 Inch Wide Contrast Material (Without Nap) 1-3/8 Yards

This Ladies Home Journal 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 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 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. 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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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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