Truly Victorian Patterns
These patterns have a full range of sizes in each package
A talma is a type of wrap that has a fitted back held in place with by a hidden belt. A box pleat at the back fits over a bustle. The loose front buttons down the center. "Sleeves" allow movement of the arms. $13.50
With a low diamond shaped neck, this bodice is perfect for dinner wear. Sleeve can be either full or 3/4 length. The point in front blends into the square tail at the back. Natural Form, does not fit over a bustle. $13.00
1879
Petticoat
with Detachable Train
This petticoat gives fullness behind the knees for tie-back, Natural Form style skirts of 1877-1882. Very slim in front, with netting at the back. Detachable train buttons on the hem. Also works well for early 1890's. $15.00
with Detachable Train
This petticoat gives fullness behind the knees for tie-back, Natural Form style skirts of 1877-1882. Very slim in front, with netting at the back. Detachable train buttons on the hem. Also works well for early 1890's. $15.00
A cuirass bodice is cut low on the hips without a waist seam. The neck can be high with collar, or a low square. Two hem options and two sleeves. ( Does not fit over a bustle.) Specify A or B size group. $13.00
Similar to the 1878 Cuirass Bodice, but cut to fit over a bustle. The hip is cut higher and the shoulder is narrower, according to fashion. The sleeve is cut fuller at the sleeve head, giving a small mutton effect. Specify A or B size Group. $13.00
These
Bodice patterns are offered in two size groups.
If Bust Measure Minus Waist Measure is 7 inches or more use Group A
If Bust Measure Minus Waist Measure is less than 7 inches use Group B
If Bust Measure Minus Waist Measure is 7 inches or more use Group A
If Bust Measure Minus Waist Measure is less than 7 inches use Group B
The gored apron hangs in low swags, pleated at the sides. The back is pleated at the waist and sides, but left to hang loosely down the back. Closure is in the side back seam. Does not fit over a bustle. $12.50
A long bodice, suited to the Natural Form style. It has a collar with lapel, and a cutaway hem in front. A box pleat at the back gives extra ease. Can be shaped over the hip, or level. Does not fit over a bustle.. $13.00
This is the basic skirt for all late bustle dresses. It has three gores in front and a full width in back. The back can be made plain for wear with aprons, or lifted into poufs if worn alone. Optional ruffle, fits over a bustle. $13.00
This full apron hangs low in front and is pulled high on the hips in back. The fan shaped back is pleated very full and hangs in waterfall style to three points. Fits over a bustle.. $15.00
Lots of drapes and poufs created by pleats of the waistband only. No pleats at the side seams. The closure is in the center back. Requires 60" wide fabric. Fits over a bustle.. $15.50
The front drapes just overlap in the center front. The sides are pulled high on the hips. The double width back has lots of poufs, with the hem falling in folds at the sides. Center front closure. Fits over a bustle. $16.00
