This is a DIGITAL 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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This is a DIGITAL pattern (PDF), you can download both size ranges and languages after payment has been confirmed.
The pattern comes with detailed and illustrated sewing instructions in English and German. It is a multi-size sewing pattern, you can choose between Sizes US 8-18 (EU 34-44) and Sizes US 20-30 (EU 46-56). A seam allowance of 5/8" (1,5cm) is included in my patterns.
The pattern is ready to be printed out on DIN A4 or US Letter. Format DIN A0 to be printed at a plotter / copy-shop comes with a second email at no additional costs.

→→HOW MANY PATTERN PAGES TO PRINT←←
The sewing pattern itself consists of:
Size US 8-18 (EU 34-44): 18 pages A4/US letter or 1 A0
Size US 20-30 (EU 46-56): 24 pages A4/US letter or 1,5 A0

→→PATTERN INFORMATION←←

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