Allie Housedress- size 32-34-36-39 inch bust
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Natural form (1876-1881) work or house dress
This pattern is based on an original in my collection, and options are taken from ideas from other period gowns as well as pattern catalogs. This pattern can be easily adapted for any season by choice of fabric, but the original was meant as a summer gown with its ¾ length sleeves, and unlined bodice. It would have been easily washed, and the slight flounces and self bias trim would hold up well when laundered. It was what would be known during the natural form period as an easy fitting basque, or simply by leaving the dart out- a “half fitting sacque”
It includes two sleeve lengths, two collar options, trim options, as well as period notes on similar fashions to help you make it a very flexible pattern.
Fabric Suggestions- About 7 1/2 yds of fabric is required
Calico print, broadcloth, homespun, linen for summer dress with ruffles– winter dresses may be wools or heavier linen, and the bodice options without ruffles are suggested– or contrasting silk ruffles may be used.
This pattern is for personal individual use only.
Marna Jean Davis strictly prohibits use by manufacturers without special license.
©2000-2015 Marna Jean Davis
This pattern is based on an original in my collection, and options are taken from ideas from other period gowns as well as pattern catalogs. This pattern can be easily adapted for any season by choice of fabric, but the original was meant as a summer gown with its ¾ length sleeves, and unlined bodice. It would have been easily washed, and the slight flounces and self bias trim would hold up well when laundered. It was what would be known during the natural form period as an easy fitting basque, or simply by leaving the dart out- a “half fitting sacque”
It includes two sleeve lengths, two collar options, trim options, as well as period notes on similar fashions to help you make it a very flexible pattern.
Fabric Suggestions- About 7 1/2 yds of fabric is required
Calico print, broadcloth, homespun, linen for summer dress with ruffles– winter dresses may be wools or heavier linen, and the bodice options without ruffles are suggested– or contrasting silk ruffles may be used.
This pattern is for personal individual use only.
Marna Jean Davis strictly prohibits use by manufacturers without special license.
©2000-2015 Marna Jean Davis