Victorian Ladies 1870 Trained Skirt ensemble Sewing pattern by HeritageFashionsVA
24.00 USD
This is a Victorian design Bustledress sewing pattern for a Ladies 1870 Trained skirt worn in the victorian era. The pattern is an authentic one which is new, uncut and comes printed on heavy white bonded paper. It has all sizesinside from XSM-2XLGE in the envelope. The seamstress with average skills can make a lovely reproduction victorian outfit for wear or theatre use with the illustration and instructions included.
This is pattern TV208. The sizes inside are from XSM-2XLG.
These skirts are drafted based on a tailoring method actually used in the 1870's. It is designed to be worn over bustle TV101 or TV108.
Skirt A has the traditional five gores and two widths in back for train length. The full overskirt is pulled up in the center back and has four sashes hanging down the back.
Skirt B has the five gore front and a double width back, pleated at the side back for a "pouf." The front apron is also pleated on the sides for gentle swags. On both skirts, the placket is in the center back seam. An optional pocket is in the right side seam.
Both skirts are suitable for a variety of events: balls, renactments, weddings. Keep the trims simple for day wear, or for evening, add elaborate trims, ruffles, and ruches.
