Sewing Pattern Truly Victorian TV493 Bell Epoque 1890-1900 Plain Bodice

Description

TV467 – 1886 Evening Bodice
Our 1886 Evening Bodice is suitable for the years 1885 – 1889. The front of this bodice has an over front with pleats on the shoulder and gathered at the ribs, and opens over the fitted under bodice at the center front. Below the gathers, a separate “vest” sews into the front dart, and can be made in the same, or a contrasting fabric. The under bodice has a rounded neckline, with narrow shoulder straps. The front waist is pointed, and the sides curve upward over the hip. The bodice back has a “bow” that is created by extended Side Back pieces that pleat high up at the center back, and attach to the Center Back point with ties.. The closure is in the center back with grommets and lacing. The sleeve is a small evening sleeve with pleats at the top of the armhole.
This bodice is designed to fit snugly over a corset, and over any sized bustle.
Sizing and Yardage Information:
All the sizes are included, as given below.
45″ wide fabric
All Sizes
Fabric
3 yds or 2.7 m
Interlining & Sheer Lining
2 yds or 1.9 m
Under Front & Vest
1 yd or .9 m
Yardages given are with nap. For Interlining, use a medium weight, firmly woven fabric like pocket lining, heavy broadcloth, light twill, etc.
Notions:
Twelve ¼” Bones; Grommets or eyelets for closure, 4-5 yards ribbon or cord for lacing. 2 packages of bias tape or extra fabric for bias strips/piping.
All the sizes are included, as given below.
Sizing
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
Bust
30″
32″
34″
36″
38″
40″
42″
44″
46″
48″
50″
52″
54″
56″
Waist
22″
24″
26″
28″
30″
32″
34″
36″
38″
40″
42″
44″
46″
48″