E-Pattern- Circa 1914 Combination Underwear- Bust 32"-48"

Wearing History #AC123- Circa 1914 Combination Underwear & Chemise

ADVANCED Sewing Skill Recommended

This listing is for an E-Pattern to print yourself at home on your home printer's USA letter and A4 sized paper. Also includes A0 copyshop files.

Multisize- Bust 32-48", waist 22"-38" all included in the same packet.
Also includes bonus doll size pattern. See photos for more information


--- DESCRIPTION ---
This pattern is a "Resto-Vival" pattern from the 1910s. This pattern includes two combination options. You can make a corset cover and split drawers, or a corset cover and combinations. With a little creativity this same pattern can be used to make a corset cover alone or a petticoat alone.

This pattern was designed to be cut from border embroidered fabrics. Align the neckline edge and the hem of the drawers with embroidered flouncing for a beautiful look! The petticoat is semi-circular and not suitable for border embroidery. It can also be made from plain fabrics and embellished however you desire.

--- ADVANCED DIFFICULTY ---

For advanced difficulty, this pattern has the period original, written sewing instructions which are very minimal and text only. The sewing instructions do not include details about finishing or in-depth construction.

This pattern was transcribed from the period original and retains authentic period original pattern lines and fit.

I have supplemented with my written translation of the period instructions. Advanced knowledge is recommended. You may want a sewing book handy to help with tricky parts.

A BONUS is included- scans of a 1916 sewing book in my archives that describes sewing a corset cover, drawers, and petticoat.


SIZING:

Includes Bust Sizes 32" to 48", all in the same pattern.

No waist size was originally indicated. We estimate the waist sizes to be 22"-38".

YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE A MOCK UP. This is based on misses sizing. Grading was tricky for this pattern, as it was cut along a border. You will most likely need adjustments, especially if you are in the upper sizes.
This was based on a size 36" bust period original.



- HOW TO 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 is tiled into letter sized paper. 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.




--- About Wearing History Resto-Vival™ Patterns ---

Resto-Vival™ Patterns are original historic patterns that have been restored and revived. Original patterns are usually available only in single sizes, precut from tissue paper and totally unprinted, with details like grainlines and darts indicated only by small perforations. Resto-Vival™ patterns are clearly marked with drawn and labeled markings. These markings aid the modern sewer in understanding the markings of the original pattern and the construction of the garment. Resto-Vival™ patterns follow the period shapes of the original patterns, maintaining the historical accuracy of the completed garment. Original period instructions are included. These instructions are text only (unless otherwise noted) and fairly minimal, especially compared to instructions for modern patterns. At least an intermediate knowledge of dressmaking and a good familiarity with pattern construction is suggested. You may choose to have a modern or period sewing book handy to help with basic construction methods that the pattern instructions do not cover in detail. Also, fitting a muslin mockup is strongly recommended, as all garments were meant to be worn over period foundation garments or corsetry.