1895 Visiting Dress Toile (O50923 73)

1895 Visiting Dress Toile (O50923 73)

"Poor Things" inspired Toile

1 Front lining: bust darts made, placket stand and lining made on centre fronts

Blouse part: gatherings made

2 Blouse fronts and lace detail attached to lining fronts

3 Remainder of jacket part sewn up according to numbers 

4 Front pieces lined with revers, blouse and lining parts sewn into shoulder and side seams as one. Binding at bottom

5  Two piece sleeves sewn together with lining, faced at cuff, gathered and sewn into armhole

6 Standing collar around neck edge (revers folded back prior to sewing in) Hook and eyes to close at centre front

7 Skirt assembled according to numbers, faced and tapes attached underneath to hold shape of skirt

I didn't make the belt

 

 (This is a toile and by no means is it an historically accurate construction. It can be used if you are experiencing difficulties with making your pattern)

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