1890s Circular Bell Skirt Sewing Pattern bust sizes 32-40 Past Patterns original
$18.00
Circa Late 1890s
Multi-Sized 08-20
Bust Sizes 32″-40″, Waist Sizes 24″-34″
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1890s Circular Bell Skirt Sewing Pattern bust sizes 32-40 Past Patterns original
$18.00
Circa Late 1890s
Multi-Sized 08-20
Bust Sizes 32″-40″, Waist Sizes 24″-34″
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
This 1890s Circular Bell Skirt is a Past Pattern original design
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From Past Patterns Historical Notes about the 1890s Circular Bell Skirt:
When attempting to date an antique garment, it is wise to research the ladies’ journals and pattern magazines published in the decade in
which you think the garment was created. Because we are concerned with skirts that were worn by women who made their own clothes and
often their own patterns, we chose to research The Ladies’ Home Journal, The Delineator, Peterson’s Magazine, Godey’s Lady Magazine,
The Diamond Garment Cutter and The National Garment Cutter published from 1891 through 1898.
We found that skirts first began to bell in 1892 and, subsequently, by 1893 the Gay 90s silhouette with gored or circular skirt and the leg o’mutton sleeve was established. The conservative hem widths expanded from 3 ½ yards in 1893 to 4 ½ yards in 1897 and then they narrowed back down to 3 ½ yards in the Spring of 1898. “All skirts, except the extreme styles, are from three and one-half to four yards in width; the extremists have them from five to seven yards.”[1] It would be safe to say that Past Patterns’ 208 Circular Bell Skirt can be worn to represent skirts made between 1894 and 1897. A typical skirt description found in pattern magazines of the era includes statements such as “…is of the most approved shaping and is only moderately wide, measuring four yards and a quarter at the bottom of the medium sizes.”[2]
[1] The Ladies’ Home Journal, “Early Fall Dressmaking” by Emma M Hooper, October 1893, pg. 26
[2] The Delineator, April 1895, pg. 476
“The circular skirt was worn in the late 1890s. Because this 5 piece circular skirt is not gored, it is quick and easy to sew. This style fits smoothly over the hips and features four pleats at center back."
We suggest pairing this Skirt with Past Patterns 0207, our Late 1890s Side Closing Bodice, and item 1097, the Late 1890s Hugenot Skirt, modifying it to be a petticoat.
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This pattern is Multi-Sized 08-20
Size 08 fits 24 ¾” Waist and 33 ¾” Hips
Size 10 fits 25 ½” Waist and 35 ½“ Hips
Size 12 fits 27” Waist and 37“ Hips
Size 14 fits 28 ½” Waist and 38 ½” Hips
Size 16 fits 30 ¼” Waist and 40” Hips
Size 18 fits 31 ¾” Waist and 41 ¾” Hips
Size 20 fits 33 ¼” Waist and 43 ¼” Hips
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Materials Required
Sizes 08-12 need approx. 4 3/4 Yds of 45” Wide Fabric
Sizes 14-20 need approx. 5 ¾ Yds of 45” Wide Fabric
1890s Skirt similar to this we made of silk taffeta and damask, printed cotton and lightweight wool. For lining, we suggest changeable silk taffeta, printed cotton sateen and printed or plain cotton broadcloth.
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The package has a copy of our original artwork on the front cover and a sizing chart and material requirements chart on the back cover. Inside the booklet are historical notes on the research Sandra Altman did when developing the pattern, a fabric layout chart, Construction Notes, Sewing Instructions and Information on Stiffening; all the instructions come with illustrations. The patterns are on 2 sheets, computer generated and computer printed, 1 36”x60” and 1 36”x52”.
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Our patterns are printed on 20 lb. white paper and packaged in a reusable plastic. We always attempt to offer the most reasonable shipping rates for domestic and international orders. Multi item purchases are automatically adjusted for combined shipping.
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Additional information
| Weight | 9 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 2 in |
This item is for single, non-commerical usage. If you want to mass produce items, please contact us.
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