This is a sewing pattern for late Victorian ball bodices, worn around 1890.

The sewing pattern includes two different versions of a ball gown bodice from around 1890. The bottom edge reaches slightly below the waistline at the sides and is pointed in front and back, the squared neckline is piped and fitted with a drawstring. The bodice is flatlined with a (waxed) cotton fabric, no additional lining is added. All seams are boned and the seam allowances neatened with an overcasting stitch.

The bodice fits perfectly with the Fan-Skirt pattern #0414

View A (1890´s): The bodice is closed at the center front edge to edge with hooks and eyes and has huge puffed sleeves. The neckline is decorated with flounces and trimmings from sheer fabric and (faux) fur.

View B (1880´s): The sleeveless bodice is closed at the center front with buttons and is decorated with lace, forming little sleeves if wanted.

Also suitable for steampunk costumes.

Please scroll down for yardage and pattern information.

→→WHAT YOU RECEIVE←←
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).

→→PATTERN INFORMATION←←

Recommended fabric:
Fashion fabric: (silk) satin, (silk) taffeta, velvet
Flatlining: midweight (glazed) cotton fabric
Flounce: (silk) chiffon

Yardage:
Size US 8-18 (EU 34-44):
Fashion fabric View A: 2yds. with a width of 51“ (1.7m with a width of 130cm)
Flounces View A: 1yd. with a width of 51“ (0.9m with a width of 130cm)
Fashion fabric View B: 1yd. with a width of 51“ (0.9m with a width of 130cm)
Flatlining View A + B: 1.1 yds. with a width of 51“ (1m with a width of 130cm)
View B: 10 fabric covered buttons Ø 5/8“ (1,5cm)
Waistband: twill tape or grosgrain ribbon, 3/4“ (2cm) wide: 1yd. (1m)
Hooks and eyes, 3/8“ (1cm) wide tight woven cotton tape, narrow tape for drawstring
Plastic boning or cable ties

Size US 20-30 (EU 46-56):
Fashion fabric View A: 2.2yds. with a width of 51“ (2m with a width of 130cm)
Flounces View A: 1.3yds. with a width of 51“ (1.1m with a width of 130cm)
Fashion fabric View B: 1.3yds. with a width of 51“ (1.1m with a width of 130cm)
Flatlining View A + B: 1.5yds. with a width of 51“ (1.2m with a width of 130cm)
View B: 10 fabric covered buttons Ø 5/8“ (1,5cm)
Waistband: twill tape or grosgrain ribbon, 3/4“ (2cm) wide: 2yds. (2m)
Hooks and eyes, 3/8“ (1cm) wide tight woven cotton tape, narrow tape for drawstring
Plastic boning or cable ties