This is a DIGITAL sewing pattern for a victorian dress circa 1870, containg the pattern for the skirt and the bodice.

Summer dresses, made from lightweight fabric like silk organza or printed cotton, were popular during the time of the early bustle era from 1869-1876 for excursions to the sea or sporting activities like tennis. Hence the name “seaside costume” comes. Beside strong and light colors also striped fabrics were popular. Striped fabric often was cut on the bias for ruches and decorations to create lovely patterns. At the beginning of the era skirts were supported by smaller crinolines with an additional bustle at the back. At the middle of the seventies the crinoline was displaced by the actual tournure or “Cul de Paris”.

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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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This is a large sewing pattern, it consists of:
Size US 8-18 (EU 34-44): 48 pages A4/US letter or 3 A0
Size US 20-30 (EU 46-56): 54 pages A4/US letter or 3 A0 0

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Recommended fabric: Lightweight and sheer cotton or silk fabrics

Fabric required:
Size US 8-18 (EU 34-44):
Fashion fabric: 11yds. with a width of 51“(10m with a width of 130cm)
Lining: 1.6yds. with a width of 51“(1,5m with a width of 130cm)
25 pcs. self cover buttons 5/8“
Satin ribbon: 1 5/8“ wide: 2yds. (2m); 1/4“ (6mm) wide: 1yd. (1m)
Cotton tape: 3/8“ (1cm) wide: 2yds. (2m)
Twill or grosgrain tape (waistband): 1“-1 1/4“wide: 1yd (1m)
synthetic whalebone or cable tie

Size US 20-30 (EU 46-56):
Fashion fabric: 12yds. with a width of 51“(11m with a width of 130cm)
Lining: 2yds. with a width of 51“(1,7m with a width of 130cm)
25 pcs. self cover buttons 5/8“
Satin ribbon: 1 5/8“ wide: 2yds. (2m); 1/4“ (6mm) wide: 1yd. (1m)
Cotton tape: 3/8“ (1cm) wide: 2yds. (2m)
Twill or grosgrain tape (waistband): 1“-1 1/4“wide: 1yd (1m)
synthetic whalebone or cable tie