This is a sewing pattern for an evening dress from 1810 to 1815

Please scroll down for yardage and pattern information.

The top layer of the bodice is gathered at the center front and back, and mounted on a tight-fitting lining from cotton. The bodice is closed with hooks and eyes at the center back. It has small, puffed sleeves, gathered by contrasting fabric tubes which are leaded through handsewn eyelets. Also, the cuffs and neckline are decorated with these, as well as the frill at the hem.

Fitted to be worn over stays or a corset.

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It is a multi-size pattern, you can choose between sizes US 8-18 (EU 34-44) and US 20-30 (EU 46-56).
The pattern comes with detailed and illustrated sewing instructions in English and German.
This is a paper pattern, printed on solid, white paper (60-80g/m2).

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Recommended fabric:
Fashion fabric: (silk) taffeta
Contrasting fashion fabric: (silk) satin (duchesse)
Flatlining: silk organza or lightweight cotton
Lining : midweight (polished) linen or cotton fabric

Fabric required:

US 8-18 (EU 34-44):
Fashion fabric: 4 yds. (3.7 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Contrasting fabric: 1yd. (1m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Flatining: 3.3 yds. (3 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Lining: 1yd. (1m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Wool felt cord Ø 1/8-3/16“ (3-5 mm): 15 yds. (15 m)
hooks and eyes

US 20-30 (EU 46-56):
Fashion fabric: 5.2 yds. (4.7 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Contrasting fabric: 1.1yd. (1m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Flatining: 4.8 yds. (4.3 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Lining: 1yd. (1m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Wool felt cord Ø 1/8-3/16“ (3-5 mm): 15 yds. (15 m)
hooks and eyes