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This is not a printed pattern.  This is a digital PDF download.  You will receive A0 files that can be printed in full size by an online printer.  Using the PDF reader Adobe Acrobat you can print just the sizes you want by choosing size layers.  If you are unwilling or unable to install a PDF reader on your device the pattern files have been tiled for you to print on your home printer.  Please note that if you choose the pre-tile files you cannot choose any size paper except letter or A4 and the size layer function will not work.
Ladies’ Princess Line Tea Gown –1876-1880s– Sizes 8-32 This pattern is a subset of LMM140 and contains everything needed to make Views B and C , and only B & C, of that pattern.  It you have #140 you have everything in this pattern.  This gown is copied from an extant garment in the author’s collection.  It is not meant to be worn over a bustle.  It is optional for it to be worn with a Victorian corset.  Views B and C are intermediate sewing skill level.  All Views have the same back.  The back has a “Watteau” pleat hanging from the neck that flows into the skirt and has pleats where the bodice meets the skirt.  This Watteau pleat is not attached to the bodice until it meets the skirt.  The back of the bodice is divided into 6 pieces;  back, middle back, and side back.  The middle back also has pleats where it meets the skirt.  The side back has no pleats in the skirt.  The back is trained though there are markings where you can cut off the train.  The entire back is flat lined with muslin (optional).  Front—Views B and C have a princess line fitted front.  It has buttons and buttonholes from neck to hem.  Views B & C Sleeve is a two-piece sleeve with a large cuff.  View C differs from View B in that contrast fabric is used for the fronts, the Watteau back, and cuffs.  Pattern pieces and instructions for a train protector, also called a balayeuse, are included.

140-B Ladies Princess Line Tea Gown with Watteau Back Sizes 8-32

$6.50Price
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