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You Bet Bodice
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1870 - 1890
You Bet Bodice

No. 1880-22
Ideal as a formal or ball gown bodice.
Perfect for a dressy day time or reception bodice.
Pointed front and back.
Fits over any size bustle or bustle pad.
Two lengths of puffed sleeves, three styles of necklines,
including the curved You Bet neckline.
 
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Mystic Mine Basque
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1875 -1890
Mystic Mine Basque
 
No. 1880-24
 
Ideal as a dinner bodice, a walking jacket or as part of a riding habit.

Two lengths of coat style sleeves, three styles of necklines.

Pointed or cutaway front, or with an overlap.

Narrow or wide box pleats in back.

Many historical references.

 

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Camargo Sash Bustle Drapery
Camargo Sash Bustle Drapery

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1868 -1888
Camargo Sash
Bustle Drapery

 
No. 1870-3

 

“A very pretty pattern for a Panier dress”
Ideal as an overskirt for:
Walking, visiting, reception, dinner or evening wear.
Directly from a 1869 Peterson’s Magazine.
Variations and Decoration ideas included.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Whistle Stop Polonaise
Whistle Stop Polonaise Historical Sewing Pattern

1875 - 1888
Whistle Stop Polonaise

No. 1880-14
Designed from an extant polonaise made of wool and silk in my collection.
The outfit may be front or back opening.
Options for:  - False revers or standing collar.
- Several front trim options.
- Different sleeves and cuffs.
- Many back treatments.
- Variations for large and small bustles.
This dress was normally below knee length,
and worn over a foundation skirt,
but it can be a full length outfit.
Variations and Decoration Ideas.
Foundation skirt not included.

 

1865 - 1880 Corset
Victorian Corset Sewing Pattern

 
1865 -1880
Corset

No. 1870-1
 
Necessary for the perfect Victorian silhouette.
Gap area figured in for you.
Individualized length, plus bust and hip gussets.
Many historical references and decoration ideas.
Directly from an 1871 Harper's Bazar pattern.
 
 
 
 
 
 

1868 - 1880 Traveling Bustle
1868 - 1880 Traveling Bustle Sewing Pattern

 
1868 - 1887
Traveling Bustle

No. 1870-2
 
A light weight, small cloth bustle
with no steels or hardware.
Very simple construction.
Lays flat or rolls tight for traveling.
Directly from an 1871 Harper's Bazar.

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