Dress has loose-fitting, lined, boned bodice, front extending to upper back, no shoulder seams, side-back seams, gathered waist (by hand), inside ribbon, skirt front opening, bias, self piping, French darts, gathered modesty sleeves, button front closure, long sleeves with seam opening and button cuffs. Pleated petticoat has waistband and back opening. Purchased ribbon sash, trims and hoop.
Circa 1860
Designed for lightweight woven fabrics.
FABRICS: Voile, Lawn, Lightweight Cotton. Petticoat/Lining: Cotton/Cotton Blends, Muslin.
Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
NOTIONS: Dress: 3 yds. of 11/2" Satin Ribbon, 21/4 yds. of 1/4" Covered Boning, 31/4 yds. of 1/8" Piping Cord, 11/2 yds. of 7/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, 23/4 yds. of 3/8" - 1/2" Crochet Lace Trim, Ten 3/8" Half-Ball Buttons, One 3/8" - 1/2" Button, and One Hook & Eye. Petticoat: 33/4 yds. of 11/2" Satin Ribbon, 121/2 yds. of 5/8" Ribbon, 61/4 yds. of 1" Wide Eyelet Trim, 61/4 yds. of 8" Wide Pre-Gathered Eyelet Trim, Five Rosebuds, Three Hook & Eyes.
Size Combinations: B5(8-10-12-14-16), F5(16-18-20-22-24)
| *With Nap. **Without Nap. | ||||||||||
| Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | |
| DRESS | ||||||||||
| 60"*/** | 85/8 | 85/8 | 85/8 | 87/8 | 87/8 | 87/8 | 87/8 | 87/8 | 87/8 | yds. |
| LINING | ||||||||||
| 45"*/** | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | yds. |
| PETTICOAT | ||||||||||
| 45"*/** | 51/8 | 51/8 | 51/8 | 51/8 | 51/8 | 51/8 | 51/8 | 51/8 | 51/8 | yds. |
| SEW-IN INTERFACING | ||||||||||
| 18", 20" | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | yds. |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Bust | ||||||||||
| Dress | 391/2 | 401/2 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | ins. |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | |
| DRESS | ||||||||||
| 150 cm*/** | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | m |
| LINING | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*/** | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 | m |
| PETTICOAT | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*/** | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | m |
| SEW-IN INTERFACING | ||||||||||
| 46 cm, 51 cm | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | m |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Bust | ||||||||||
| Dress | 100 | 103 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | 127 | 132 | 137 | cm |