1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern | Boy Age 16 | Butterick Reproduction | Past Patterns 1089
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Authentic 1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern reproduced from original Butterick #1089. This historically accurate pattern features the iconic double-breasted jacket with stand collar, matching trousers, and distinctive pillbox hat. Pattern includes a single size from the 1920s (labeled as “age 16”) with these specific measurements: 33 inch chest, 17¾ inch underarm, 26½ inch interior leg seam, and 36½ inch outside leg seam. Perfect for theatrical productions, Halloween costumes, or historical reenactments. Digital download option available for immediate access!
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1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern | Boy Age 16 | Butterick Reproduction | Past Patterns 1089
$20.00
Authentic 1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern reproduced from original Butterick #1089. This historically accurate pattern features the iconic double-breasted jacket with stand collar, matching trousers, and distinctive pillbox hat. Pattern includes a single size from the 1920s (labeled as “age 16”) with these specific measurements: 33 inch chest, 17¾ inch underarm, 26½ inch interior leg seam, and 36½ inch outside leg seam. Perfect for theatrical productions, Halloween costumes, or historical reenactments. Digital download option available for immediate access!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Create an Authentic Vintage Bell Hop Uniform from the Roaring Twenties
Looking for an authentic 1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern? This meticulously reproduced Butterick pattern (#1089) brings the Jazz Age to life with a historically accurate bell hop costume sewing pattern designed for boys age 16.
Historical Significance of the 1920s Bell Hop Costume
The 1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern captures an iconic profession from the hospitality industry during the Roaring Twenties. Bell hops were essential staff in luxury hotels, responding quickly to guest requests and becoming recognizable cultural figures in films, vaudeville performances, and popular media of the era. According to the Hotel History Network, these distinctive uniforms symbolized prestige and excellent service during the hotel industry boom of the 1920s.
Perfect Halloween Costume with Historical Authenticity
This 1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern makes an excellent choice for Halloween celebrations, offering a distinctive alternative to common costume options. The bell hop character was already a popular costume choice in the 1920s, appearing at masquerade balls and Halloween parties of the era. Creating this costume from an authentic pattern adds historical value and educational merit to your Halloween festivities.
Children and teens particularly enjoy the bell hop character for Halloween because:
- The recognizable uniform creates an instant character
- The hat adds a distinctive focal point
- The military-inspired style conveys vintage charm
- The costume allows for creative roleplay scenarios
- It can be paired with period-appropriate props like luggage tags and hotel keys
What Makes This 1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern Special?
This authentic Butterick reproduction pattern features:
- Complete military-inspired silhouette with the iconic stand collar
- Double-breasted jacket with decorative button rows arranged in the characteristic bell hop style
- Professional trousers with proper period details
- Pattern for the distinctive pillbox hat that defined the classic bell hop look
- 15 detailed pattern pieces with comprehensive cutting layouts
- Step-by-step sewing instructions with clear illustrations
- Historical background information about bell hop uniforms and their cultural significance
Pattern Specifications and Sizing
This 1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern includes:
- Sizing for boys age 16 (33 inch chest, 17¾ inch underarm, 26½ inch interior leg seam, and 36½ inch outside leg seam)
- Detailed fabric recommendations for historical accuracy
- Complete material requirements list
- Professional sewing techniques authentic to the period
Recommended Fabrics for Your 1920s Bell Hop Costume
For the most authentic reproduction, the Vintage Fabric Guild recommends these period-appropriate materials:
- Flannel for a traditional look
- Linen for warmer weather performances
- Finished cottons for durability
- Sateen for a more formal, polished appearance
Perfect for Multiple Applications
This 1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern is ideal for:
- Theater productions and film costumes
- Historical reenactments and museum displays
- Vintage-themed events and Jazz Age parties
- Halloween costumes with authentic historical details
- School history projects and educational demonstrations
- Collectors of vintage sewing patterns
Digital Download Option Available
Want immediate access to this 1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern? Our digital download version is available for convenient printing at home, allowing you to start your project right away.
Creating Memories with Historical Costumes
By sewing this 1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern, you're not just creating a garment – you're crafting an experience that connects the wearer to American cultural history. The Costume Society of America notes that wearing historically accurate costumes helps develop appreciation for craftsmanship and design evolution across generations.
This meticulously reproduced 1920s Bell Hop Costume Sewing Pattern preserves an important piece of hospitality history while providing all the tools needed to create a stunning reproduction that captures the essence of the Jazz Age hotel experience.
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Additional information
| Weight | 8 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 2 in |
Sizing Information
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Why are both Trowsers and Trousers listed on site?
Over the last 200 years, much like the human body, our style of language has changed. For vintage patterns, we attempt to use the language of the day where possible.
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Our patterns, with some exceptions, are manufactured in sizes 8 through 26 for women and sizes 34 through 54 for men. Most patterns are multi-sized. For a complete listing of measurements in inches see the size chart.
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What is the difference between a Past Patterns original pattern and a Vintage Revival pattern?
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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