With Summer almost here, we can’t help but think about how Victorians experienced the seashore during the 1890s and thus this post was born. It’s a little off our usual path but we thin…
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With Summer almost here, we can’t help but think about how Victorians experienced the seashore during the 1890s and thus this post was born. It’s a little off our usual path but we thin…
v. in 26-34 cm
Free Historical Costume Patterns The cutter’s practical guide to the cutting of ladies’ garments, 1890 Combination drawers, vests, riding skits, breeches, swiss belt, and coats for the Belle Epoch era
This is a digitized version of an 1895 split riding skirt in the “double breasted” style. It is shaped by a dart on either side of the front, two darts on either side of the center back, and pleated to size in the back. Two rows of buttons run along the front of either leg. These hold in place a modesty panel which may be attached to the front of the split skirt when desired. The skirt is intended to be approximately calf-length in order to not get caught in your bicycle. In this pattern, a classic bag pocket is included and is hidden in the left-hand side placket closure. Pattern Notes & Sizing • No seam allowance included. Add as desired. • Waist: 24” • Outside Length: 40 ½” • Inseam: 29 ½” • Seat: 42” • The skirt is drafted intentionally long. The hem is meant to sit at about calf to mid calf. Adjust accordingly to your height. You Will Receive: PDF with pattern sheet to be printed at home on standard 8.5x11" printer paper PDF with detailed printing, assembly, and sewing instructions including additional sources. PDF with a guide to grading/sizing your sewing pattern
With Summer almost here, we can’t help but think about how Victorians experienced the seashore during the 1890s and thus this post was born. It’s a little off our usual path but we thin…
v. in 26-34 cm
With Summer almost here, we can’t help but think about how Victorians experienced the seashore during the 1890s and thus this post was born. It’s a little off our usual path but we thin…
v. in 26-34 cm
The garments worn beneath the dresses of the Victorian period are important because of their share in producing the final effect of the dress. They also show an interesting development without reference to the contemporary dress. Throughout the period there was a gradual but uninterrupted movement towards greater decoration of underwear, and a movement, slightly
v. in 26-34 cm
v. in 26-34 cm
The garments worn beneath the dresses of the Victorian period are important because of their share in producing the final effect of the dress. They also show an interesting development without reference to the contemporary dress. Throughout the period there was a gradual but uninterrupted movement towards greater decoration of underwear, and a movement, slightly
v. in 26-34 cm
v. in 26-34 cm
