Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads | Past Patterns 1313
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Instant Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads from 1898-1899 Butterick original. Multiple formats (A0, A4, 8.5×11, 36″) for 22″ Waist/39″ hip Edwardian skirt.
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Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads | Past Patterns 1313
$9.50
Instant Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads from 1898-1899 Butterick original. Multiple formats (A0, A4, 8.5×11, 36″) for 22″ Waist/39″ hip Edwardian skirt.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads: Digital Sewing Pattern for Historical Projects
These Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads precisely reproduce Butterick pattern #1313, offering historical dressmakers immediate access to this elegant design. Originally patented in 1898-1899 across Great Britain, the United States, and Canada, these digital files capture the graceful silhouette that characterized the transition from Victorian to Edwardian fashion.
The historical skirt design was prominently advertised in the August 1907 issue of The Delineator, where it was described as having "a smooth adjustment at the top, but a smart flare adds grace to the lower part of the skirt...an inverted plait is arranged at back, and provision is made for the skirt to have a medium sweep or to be in clearing or shorter length." These versatile Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads allow you to create three distinct variations according to your preference and historical accuracy needs.
Historical Features in Your Digital Pattern Files
The Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads showcase several distinctive construction elements that defined women's fashion at the turn of the century:
- Nine-gored construction creating a smooth fit at the Waist with graceful flare below
- Inverted box-plait at the center back with placket opening
- Options for medium sweep, clearing length, or shorter length
- Period-correct 3/8" seam allowances throughout
- Designed for the proportions of an early 1900s figure
Women's fashion during this era was undergoing significant transformation. These downloadable pattern files represent the shifting silhouette from the heavily structured Victorian styles toward the more fluid lines that would dominate the Edwardian period. This particular style offered a practical yet elegant option for daily wear while maintaining the graceful movement characteristic of the era.
Digital Pattern Specifications
These Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads have been carefully digitized to maintain historical accuracy while providing convenient, printable files in multiple formats:
- Sizing: Designed for a 22" Waist and 39" hip measurement (visit our resizing guide for adaptation techniques)
- Pattern Pieces: Complete set of 6 pattern pieces
- Seam Allowance: Period-correct 3/8" included on all pattern pieces
- Skill Level: Intermediate - suitable for sewists with basic garment construction knowledge
- Materials Required: 3 7/8 yards of 44" wide fabric
- Available Formats: A0, A4, 8.5"x11", and 36" wide formats for maximum printing flexibility
Creating your own historical garment provides an excellent opportunity to practice traditional sewing techniques. The multiple gores require precision in cutting and assembly, while the inverted box-plait demonstrates period-appropriate methods for creating fullness and movement. These construction elements offer valuable insights into the craftsmanship of early 20th-century dressmaking.
Recommended Fabrics for Historical Accuracy
Our founder and fashion historian Saundra Altman notes that skirts from this period were typically crafted from:
- Alpaca, mohair, or wool for cooler weather
- Lawn, chiffon, or muslin for warmer seasons
- Velvet or silk for formal occasions
- Traditionally made in darker shades of blue, green, red, brown, gray, and black
Modern equivalents like medium-weight cotton, linen, or wool blends can also achieve beautiful results while being more accessible to today's sewist. The drape and weight of your chosen fabric will significantly impact the final appearance of your historical garment, with heavier fabrics providing more structure and lighter materials creating a more flowing effect.
What You'll Receive in Your Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads
Each digital package includes:
- Pattern sheets in multiple formats (A0, A4, 8.5"x11", and 36" wide)
- Instruction booklet in A4 and 8.5"x11" formats
- Original artwork displaying the sizing chart and fabric requirements
- Historical notes on the paper pattern industry from the era
- Immediate download access – no waiting for shipping!
Prefer a physical pattern? Order the printed version of this pattern here.
Historical Context of Edwardian Fashion
The turn of the century was a period of remarkable social and cultural transformation, reflected in the evolving fashions of the day. These historical garments emerged during a time when women's roles were beginning to expand beyond the domestic sphere. While still maintaining elements of formality, the skirts offered greater freedom of movement than their Victorian predecessors, reflecting women's increasing participation in activities outside the home.
Butterick, as one of the pioneering pattern companies, played a significant role in democratizing fashion by making current styles accessible to home sewists. These Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads represent not only the aesthetic preferences of the era but also the growing accessibility of fashion to women across different social classes.
Printing and Assembly Instructions
Your Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads include multiple file formats to accommodate various printing options:
- A0 Format: For large-format printing at copy shops or printing services
- A4 and 8.5"x11" Formats: For home printing on standard paper Sizes (includes assembly guide)
- 36" Wide Format: For specialized wide-format printers
The instruction booklet provides clear guidance on printing settings, paper assembly, and construction techniques to ensure your historical sewing project proceeds smoothly from digital file to finished garment.
Experience Historical Dressmaking with Modern Convenience
These Early 1900s Nine-Gored Skirt Downloads combine historical accuracy with the convenience of modern technology. Whether you're a historical costumer, theatrical designer, or vintage fashion enthusiast, these meticulously digitized pattern files provide everything you need to create a historically informed garment with the distinctive flair of the Edwardian era – available instantly, wherever you are in the world.
By working with these digital pattern files, you're not only creating a beautiful garment but also participating in the preservation and appreciation of historical dressmaking traditions. Each stitch connects you to the seamstresses of the past, allowing their techniques and aesthetic sensibilities to continue inspiring creators in the present day.
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Sizing Information
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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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