This is a DIGITAL sewing pattern for a Empire Spencer or Redingote worn about 1815. Sewing pattern for hat and muff is included, as well as all embroidery patterns.

Please scroll down for yardage and pattern information.

The bodice is closed with loops made from soutache braid, alternatively you can make button holes. The sleeves are overlength, ending at the fingers base joint.
Skirt length is 43” (110cm) at the front.
The embroidery is a combination from soutache braid with Trapunto.
To print the embroidery pattern properly you´ll need the Adobe Reader.

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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): 54 pages A4/US letter or 3 A0
Size US 20-30 (EU 46-56): 54 pages A4/US letter or 3 A0
If you only want the spencer print pages 1-18

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Recommended fabrics:

Fashion fabric: coat or jacket fabrics, eg. felted wool, velvet
Lining for bodice and hat: (glazed) cotton fabric
Lining for sleeves, faux fur and optionally skirt: slippery
and leigthweight lining fabric
Interlining: middleweight linen fabric, also canvas for the collar
Flatlining: lightweight linen, light but firm cotton fabric
Trimmings: faux fur

Fabric required:

US 8-18 (EU 34-44):
Spencer: 1.6 yds. (1,4m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Redingote: 5.5 yds. (5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining bodice: 1 yd. (0,9m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining sleeves: 1yds (0,8m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Flatlining skirt: 4 yds. (3,6m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
optinal lining skirt: 4 yds. (3,6m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Interlining: 0.6 yds. (0,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Faux fur: 1.3 yds. (1,2m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining for fur trimmings: 1yd. (1m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Soutache braid spencer: 15yds (15m) for skirt additional 50yds. (50m)
fabric covered buttons or wooden disks: 29pcs.
Hooks and eyes, cotton tape 3/8“ (1cm) wide
crochet thread for trapunto and tassel
cork plate 1/8“ (2mm)

US 20-30 (EU 46-56):
Spencer: 1.6 yds. (1,4m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Redingote: 5.5 yds. (5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining bodice: 0.7 yds. (0,6m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining sleeves: 1yds (0,8m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Flatlining skirt: 4 yds. (3,6m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
optinal lining skirt: 4 yds. (3,6m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Interlining: 0.6 yds. (0,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Faux fur: 1.3 yds. (1,2m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining for fur trimmings: 1yd. (1m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Soutache braid spencer: 15yds (15m)
for skirt additional 50yds. (50m)
fabric covered buttons or wooden disks: 29pcs.
Hooks and eyes, cotton tape 3/8“ (1cm) wide
crochet thread for trapunto and tassel
cork plate 1/8“ (2mm)