E-Pattern- Circa 1927 Art Deco Pointed Dress- Size 38-42" Bust- 1920s Dress Sewing Pattern

An Archive Couture pattern, from an original period pattern from late 1927.

An E-Pattern Download to print at home or send away A0s to a copy shop service like Pattern Printing Company.

Sizing

This pattern was difficult to resize, so currently is available only in sizes 38"-42" bust.  The original pattern size was 40" bust.

The e-pattern download includes separate files for each size (i.e. a 38" bust, a 40" bust, a 42" bust), as nested grading made the pieces illegible.  Both Print-At-Home and A0 Copyshop files are included.  The printed version is only one size per print, based on paper usage (select when purchasing).  So if you want all three, the e-pattern is the way to go!

Description

This pattern is from late 1927, and is for a gorgeous 1920s dress with art deco detailing.  The dress can be made with short or long sleeves. The skirt has two godets at front, for pretty movement. The top is made with lapped seams and can either have a V-neck or a slip opening with a rectangular collar.

Difficulty

Sewing instruction, like with all 1920s patterns, is minimal. I debated whether to add to the Resto-Vival or Archive Couture line, but since this has quite minimal instruction I decided it would be better as Archive Couture.

Advanced skill recommended, as no step-by-step in-depth instructions are included.  The more complicated construction techniques used includes lapped seams, insets, collars, and facings.  You may wish to have a sewing book handy to look up these techniques and test them during a mock up.  The techniques are easier on a stable fabric, like a cotton or linen.  Wiggly fabrics like silks and rayons will require more patience and precision.

This pattern has original pattern fit and instructions from almost a hundred years ago, so adjustments and experimentation may be required.

- - About Archive Couture Patterns - -

Archive Couture patterns are of Advanced Difficulty and recommended for those who are familiar with putting patterns together with little to no instruction, and who are familiar with pattern alterations for fit. These patterns are have been taken from original historical source materials. These sources may include diagrams, overlapping patterns in magazine issues, early tissue paper patterns, or other period source material. The source material was used by experienced home sewists, dressmakers, or tailors of the period from which they are derived. These patterns were only available only in single sizes, with details such as grain lines or buttonholes most often unmarked. Wearing History has clarified markings (where given) and supplied tips for working with these historical patterns. You may choose to have a modern or period sewing book on hand to help with construction and fitting. Archive Couture patterns follow the period shapes of the original period source material, maintaining the historical accuracy and fit of the completed garment. Fitting a muslin mockup is strongly recommended, as all garments were meant to be worn over period foundation garments or corsetry. Fit and proportion of these patterns are different than modern costume patterns and may require alteration to fit your modern body, even when wearing period style foundations. Several mock ups may be required to achieve ideal fit. We believe these patterns should not be lost to time or languish in historical archives, but be made available for historical sewing enthusiasts of today.

--HOW TO PRINT AND USE THIS E-PATTERN--

YOU WILL NEED ADOBE READER, A FREE PDF READER PROGRAM, IN ORDER TO OPEN AND PRINT THIS PATTERN.

This pattern is formatted for USA Letter Size and A4 sized paper. You will need to print this pattern to 100% scale. Open the "READ-ME-FIRST" File for instructions on printing and piecing your pattern.  This pattern also includes large format A0 copyshop files to send away from printing.

The  print-at-home pattern is tiled to fit US Letter and A4 paper. This pattern file is formatted to fit on both sizes of paper, and there will be varying thicknesses of white border, which will be cut off, according to pattern instructions.

You will print these documents on your home printer, cut, and tape them together, to form a larger pattern layout. Then you cut and use your pattern just as you would a normal home sewing pattern.


You can read the sewing instructions on your computer to reduce paper use.

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