Early 1900s Petticoat Sewing Pattern – Edwardian Four-Gored Undergarment | Waist Sizes 24-40 | Past Patterns 0109
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Historically accurate Early 1900s Petticoat sewing pattern featuring a four-gored design with decorative lace details. Includes sizes 8-26 (waist 24½”-40¼”).
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Early 1900s Petticoat Sewing Pattern – Edwardian Four-Gored Undergarment | Waist Sizes 24-40 | Past Patterns 0109
$19.00
Historically accurate Early 1900s Petticoat sewing pattern featuring a four-gored design with decorative lace details. Includes sizes 8-26 (waist 24½”-40¼”).
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Historical Early 1900s Petticoat Sewing Pattern: Elegance of Edwardian Undergarments
This exquisite Early 1900s Petticoat sewing pattern is a treasured original Past Patterns design, first published in 1982 and thoughtfully updated for today's sewists. Our Early 1900s Petticoat pattern captures the refined elegance that defined Edwardian undergarments while offering modern sizing and detailed instructions.
The Fascinating History of Edwardian Petticoats
Prior to reintroducing this Early 1900s Petticoat pattern, we enhanced it significantly by updating sizes to include 8 through 26, adding comprehensive fabric layouts, detailed assembly diagrams, and proper lace identification information. The pattern is based on meticulous research from the 1903 Metropolitan Catalogue of Patterns published by The Butterick Publishing Co., where it appeared as a "4-Gored Short Petticoat or Underskirt."
In the early 20th century, women's fashion required multiple layers beneath their gowns. A chemise was worn under the corset for cleanliness, followed by drawers, then a petticoat or petticoat-skirt over which came the corset cover. This Early 1900s Petticoat pattern recreates an essential foundation garment from this fascinating period of women's dress history.
Beautiful Yet Surprisingly Simple Design
While this Edwardian Early 1900s Petticoat pattern appears complex with its elaborate embellishments, it follows the characteristic Edwardian approach to design – extravagant decorative elements applied to a foundation of practical simplicity. Beneath the delicate lace and ribbon embellishments lies a straightforward four-gored shape with a ruffle.
The construction technique is particularly interesting – lace is positioned on the fabric, and the fabric behind the lace is cut away. This creates the beautiful openwork effect while maintaining the structural integrity of the garment. The petticoat was primarily machine-sewn, making it accessible to sewists with intermediate skills.
Complete Package Contents
Your Early 1900s Petticoat sewing pattern includes:
- Original artwork on the front cover
- Comprehensive fabric and sizing charts on the back cover
- Historical background notes on Petticoat-Skirts circa 1903
- Detailed fabric layout guides for all size ranges
- Clear assembly drawings showing construction details
- Well-tested written and illustrated instructions
- 4 sheets of computer-generated patterns (36"x47", 36"x50", 36"x45" and 36"x41")
Size and Materials Information
This Early 1900s Petticoat pattern includes multiple sizes to accommodate a range of measurements:
- Sizes 8-26
- Waist sizes from 24½" to 40¼"
- Hip sizes from 34½" to 50"
Fabric requirements for white cotton organdy, silk taffeta, or lightweight cotton (45" width):
- Sizes 8-14: 6⅞ yards
- Sizes 16-20: 7 yards
- Sizes 22-26: 7⅛ yards
The pattern also includes detailed requirements for lace edging, insert lace, lace beading, and ribbon for all size ranges, ensuring you can accurately plan your materials before beginning your project.
Skill Level and Construction Techniques
This Early 1900s Petticoat sewing pattern is suitable for intermediate sewists who have experience with basic techniques. The construction requires knowledge of creating French seams, flat fell seams, and self-bound hems. The total number of pattern pieces (12) is manageable, though the decorative elements require patience and attention to detail. The written instructions are clear but not illustrated step-by-step, making some previous sewing experience beneficial.
Historical sewing techniques featured in this pattern include:
- French seams for clean interior finishing
- Placket construction typical of early 20th century garments
- Habit back pleating to create the characteristic Edwardian silhouette
- Traditional lace application methods including insertion lace techniques
According to fashion historian Joan Severa at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, petticoats from this era were crucial in achieving the proper silhouette for outer garments, particularly with the S-curve posture popular during the Edwardian period.
Create a Complete Edwardian Ensemble
For a comprehensive Edwardian undergarment collection, consider pairing this Early 1900s Petticoat pattern with these complementary Past Patterns designs:
Our patterns are printed on high-quality 20 lb. white paper and packaged in a reusable plastic sleeve. We always strive to offer the most reasonable shipping rates for domestic and international orders. Multi-item purchases are automatically adjusted for combined shipping.
Prefer a digital download? Get this Early 1900s Petticoat pattern in our downloadable format here.
Experience Historical Sewing with Museum-Quality Patterns
This meticulously researched Early 1900s Petticoat sewing pattern allows you to create a documented historical garment while enjoying the satisfaction of traditional sewing techniques. The resulting petticoat provides both historical accuracy and practical functionality for historical costumers, reenactors, and enthusiasts of period garments.
Recreate a piece of fashion history with our comprehensive Early 1900s Petticoat pattern — a perfect blend of documented historical authenticity and accessible sewing instruction.
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Additional information
| Weight | 14 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 3 in |
This item is for single, non-commerical usage. If you want to mass produce items, please contact us.
Sizing Information
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