This is a DIGITAL sewing pattern for a Empire / Regency dress made from printed cotton or plain silk, worn about 1810. Sewing pattern for apron, cap and fichu are included.

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This sewing pattern shows a dress with overlong sleeves and a front closure after the model of extant dresses about 1810.

The front bodice is gathered with drawstrings at neckline and waist, the dress is closed with that tapes at the front. Additionally the front can be hold together with pins. The back bodice is pointed at the center back, emphasizing the skirt´s deep box pleat.

The sleeves movement-width is gathered at the back part of the armhole. The front skirt is cut slanted along the side seam, to be sewn on plain along the waist-seam, but reaching the desired width at the hem.

Fitted to be worn over stays or a corset. Also suitable for cosplay costumes.

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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.

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The sewing pattern itself consists of:
Size US 8-18 (EU 34-44): 47 pages A4/US letter or 3 A0
Size US 20-30 (EU 46-56): 54 pages A4/US letter or 3 A0

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Recommended fabrics:
Dress: middleweight cotton fabrics, plain or printed, silk taffeta
Lining dress: middleweight linen or cotton fabric
Apron: middleweight linen or cotton fabric
Cap: light linen or cotton fabric

Fabric required:

US 8-18 (EU 34-44):
Dress:4,2yds. (3,8m) with a width of 51“ (130cm)
Dress lining: 1.5 yds. (1,3m) with a width of 51“ (130cm)
Apron: 1.6 yds. (1,4m) with a width of 51“ (130cm) without train
Cap and fichu: 1.1yds (1m) with a width of 51“ (130cm)
narrow cotton tape: 4yds. (4m)
cotton twill tape 1“ wide: 4yds.
thread button: 4x
fancy ribbon for cap about 1“ wide: 2yds

US 20-30 (EU 46-56):
Dress: 4,5yds. (4,1m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Dress lining: 1.7 yds. (1,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Apron: 1.7 yds. (1,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm) without train
Cap and Fichu: 1.2yds (1,1m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
narrow cotton tape: 4.5yds. (4m)
cotton twill tape 1“ wide: 6yds.
thread button: 4x
fancy ribbon for cap about 1“ wide: 2yds