1918 Ladies Empire Style Dressing Gown - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Pattern #E5801 - 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.

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Once purchased, your download will include the following files:
1) Tape diagrams
2) 8 pages of directions
3) US pattern prints on 36 pages
4) A4 pattern prints on 36 pages
5) A0 large format/print shop pattern - 2 sheets

Pattern sheets will need to taped together, but once assembled, the pieces are full sized and ready to use.

This replicated pattern is sized to fit a 36 inch bust. This reproduction sewing pattern features a Ladies Dressing Gown with V-style neckline or optional Sailor collar. Elevated Empire waistline, may be made with center front closure or with surplice front. Options are given for long sleeves with narrow cuffs, or three-quarter sleeves with wide cuff.**

TAKE NOTE OF ORIGINAL PATTERN ENVELOPE (PHOTO 3) - DUE TO THE DISTRESSED CONDITION, PATTERN IS MISSING THE YARDAGE INFORMATION

**This McCall pattern was originally created by Dec. 30, 1919 and has been re-digitized into it's current format. All content falls under the copyright www.BeespokeVintagePatterns.com 2005, 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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