1912 Ladies Waist in Four Styles - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Pattern #E4925 - 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.

Once purchased, your download will include the following files:
1) A 'read me first' section with downloading and taping information.
2) 9 pages of directions
3) US pattern is 33 pages (pattern sheet #a is 18 pages, sheet #b is 15 pages)
4) A4 pattern is 33 pages (pattern sheet #a is 18 pages, sheet #b is 15 pages)
5) A0 large format/print shop pattern

Download the size you need for your location and printer. They will need to taped together, but once assembled, pieces are full sized and ready to use.

This PDF reproduction sewing pattern is sized to fit a 36 inch bust.

Ladies' Waist: To be made as a separate waist or attached to a skirt in semi-princess style, consisting of a tucked over blouse with body and sleeve in one. Collar in square or pointed outline at the back, and with or without the postillion. Full length or shorter one-seam Sleeve with or without cuff, and a French Lining with high or open neck.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS: Linen, Cotton, Canton Crepe, Rough Crepe,Silk

Waist With Elbow Length Sleeve:
44 Inch Wide Material (Without Nap) 2-1/8 Yards
27 Inch Wide Material For Cuffs And Sailor Collar 3/4 Yard
18 Inch Wide Lace Or Net For Collar, Yoke and Under Sleeve 7/8 Yard

Waist With Full Length Sleeve:
44 Inch Wide Material (Without Nap) 2-1/8 Yards
18 Inch Wide Lace Or Net For Collar and Yoke 7/8 Yard

Other Requirements:
20 Inch Or Wider Material For Postilion 1/2 Yard
20 Inch Or Wider Material For Girdle Belt 3/4 Yard

This Butterick pattern 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.

See below for a review of this pattern:"This pattern was easy to work with and easily altered for use with modern undergarments. The back of the waist was on the short side, while the front was a bit long. I lengthened the elbow length guimpe sleeves. The instructions for the "guimpe as french lining" seemed confusing, but I ended up not needed those instructions since I made the guimpe separate with buttons down the back so it would also work with other dresses. I sewed the waist to a skirt to make it into a dress. The instructions do not have illustrations and aren't as helpful as modern "Big 4" patterns, as stated, but seemed fine to me, although I am experienced enough to get along without them. I made this pattern for a 38" bust, 30" waist and it fit without major alterations.

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. 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.

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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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