1910s Ladies One Seam Waist Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 9056
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Recreate an authentic early 20th-century blouse with this 1910s Ladies One Seam Waist Sewing Pattern from Past Patterns 9056. This printed pattern features 10 pieces and detailed instructions to make a historically accurate Edwardian-style Waist with unique one-seam sleeves. Includes bust size 38 only.
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1910s Ladies One Seam Waist Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 9056
$17.00
Recreate an authentic early 20th-century blouse with this 1910s Ladies One Seam Waist Sewing Pattern from Past Patterns 9056. This printed pattern features 10 pieces and detailed instructions to make a historically accurate Edwardian-style Waist with unique one-seam sleeves. Includes bust size 38 only.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
1910s Ladies One Seam Waist Sewing Pattern
Step into the elegance of the Edwardian and WWI era with this historically accurate 1910s Ladies One Seam Waist Sewing Pattern, a faithful reproduction of a pattern originally published by The New Idea Pattern Company. This garment reflects the grace and craftsmanship of early 20th-century fashion and provides sewists with an opportunity to recreate a period-correct blouse with unique sleeve construction and refined detailing.
About This 1910s Sewing Pattern
Our 1910s Ladies One Seam Waist Sewing Pattern is based on an authentic period design and includes 10 pieces to create an elegant waist (blouse) with either full-length or cuffed shorter sleeves. The one-seam sleeve construction offers a historically significant structural detail that was typical of the decade’s transitional fashion, marrying both practicality and style.
The original packaging described it as: “Ladies’ Waist. With one-seam sleeves in full-length with turn-back cuffs or in shorter length turned back to form cuffs.” This pattern was originally intended for a woman with a 38-inch Bust — this is the only size offered for this pattern. For help resizing the pattern, we encourage you to visit our vintage pattern resizing guide.
What's Included in the Package
- Pattern pieces printed on 20 lb. white paper
- Historical notes about The New Idea Pattern Company
- Original front cover and sizing chart reproduction
- Illustrated layout and cutting guide
- Written instructions for fabric cutting and garment assembly
- Grading and bust sizing guide by Saundra Altman
- Cross-link: Also available as a digital download here
Fabric & Material Suggestions
Waists like these were typically made from voile, poplin, net, habutai silk, tub silk, etamine cloth, crepe de Chine, and galatea. Popular colors included flesh, white, rose, blue, navy blue, black, paisley, Copenhagen blue, tan, green, and lavender — reflecting both fashionable restraint and Edwardian flourish.
Fabric Requirements (Full-Length Sleeve):
- 2½ yards of 32" wide material
- 2⅜ yards of 36" wide material
- 2 yards of 42" wide material
- 1 yard of belting fabric
Note: Yardages are calculated for fabrics without nap or directional print.
Historical Context of the One Seam Waist
This 1910s Ladies One Seam Waist Sewing Pattern highlights a transitional silhouette from the late Edwardian period into the early WWI era. During this decade, Waists (now referred to as blouses) were worn tucked into skirts or belted with a defined waistband. The one-seam sleeve construction seen here was both economical and stylish, and commonly featured in middle-class and working women's wardrobes.
Historical sources such as the Delineator magazine and surviving garments in museum collections showcase this same type of blouse — with minimal seams but maximum impact. These waists bridged the fashion of the Edwardian S-curve silhouette with the more practical lines of wartime women's wear.
Difficulty Rating: 2/5 – Confident Beginner
This pattern is suitable for confident beginners. The one-seam sleeve construction reduces the complexity often found in Edwardian blouse sleeves, and the clear illustrated layout and period-authentic instructions make this pattern accessible. Some hand-finishing is encouraged for historical accuracy, but not required. Skills needed include basic seam finishing, topstitching, and fitting a bodice with minimal darts.
Pattern Details
- Past Patterns Number: 9056
- Size Included: Bust 38 only
- Pieces Included: 10
- Paper Format: Printed pattern on 20 lb. white paper
- Instruction Booklet: 6 pages (8.5"x11")
Looking for the Digital Version?
Prefer to print at home or project from a screen? Our digital edition of the 1910s Ladies One Seam Waist Sewing Pattern includes four formats: 36-inch wide, A0, A4, and 8.5"x11" — all with the same pattern pieces and instructions found in this printed version.
Wrap-Up
If you're a historical costumer, museum interpreter, or vintage fashion enthusiast, the 1910s Ladies One Seam Waist Sewing Pattern offers both historical charm and practical elegance. Recreate a blouse that captures the essence of early 20th-century fashion with the authenticity and detail you’ve come to expect from Past Patterns.
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Additional information
| Weight | 5 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 2 in |
Sizing Information
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The Past Patterns originals were designed in house and based upon the research, disassembly and time of Saundra Ros Altman. These designs come from finds all over the United States reaching from San Diego, California to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. She created the initial patterns, the sizing charts and the instruction content. Many of the these patterns are multi-sized or are available in various sizes. For the most part, these designs are done taking into account the modern human body's shape, height and weight. The Vintage Revival patterns are traces or copies of an old, mass produced pattern; the first mass produced patterns came out in the 1850s. For the most part, you get exactly what came in the original package; in some cases, Saundra has appended historical notes to the instructions. The Vintage Revivals patterns, being copies of the originals, generally only come in one size and are based upon the size and shape of the human body from the era the pattern came from.
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Where can I see the appropriate clothing fabrics for the 18th and 19th centuries?
You can see 1740 through 1940 fabrics in a book titled "Textile Designs" by Susan Meller and Joost Elffers. The subtitle states, "Two Hundred Years of European and American Patterns for Printed Fabric by Motif, Style, Color, Layout and Period and 1,823 Illustration in Color." What they don't say is that 90% of the swatches pictured are life size. The ISBN is 0-8109-3853-7. A second book is Wearable Prints, 1740-1860, History, Materials, and Mechanics by Susan W. Greene. The ISBN is 978-1-60635-124-6. Great books! Order it from your local library that has interlibrary loan capability if you cannot afford the price. There are now many sources for appropriate fabric through the Internet.
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