Early 1900s Straight Fronted Corset Sewing Pattern bust sizes 32-48 Past Patterns original
$15.00
Circa 1901-1908
Multi-sized 08-26
Bust 32 1/2″ – 48″
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Early 1900s Straight Fronted Corset Sewing Pattern bust sizes 32-48 Past Patterns original
$15.00
Circa 1901-1908
Multi-sized 08-26
Bust 32 1/2″ – 48″
Get Free Shipping
On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
This Early 1900s Straight Fronted Corset pattern is an original Past Patterns design
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The cut of the Early 1900s "Straight-Fronted" Corset is said to have been invented by Mme. Gaches-Sarrautes at the turn of the century. It was considered a "Health Corset" because it was designed not to compress the waist or chest. Despite Mme. Gaches-Sarrautes efforts to create a "Health Corset", women tightened the waist so much so that the health effects were lost.
A terrific blog post on Sarrautes Corset can be found at https://thepragmaticcostumer.wordpress.com/2017/02/19/fashion-and-feminism-dr-ines-gaches-sarraute-and-the-hunt-for-a-healthful-corset/
The straight-fronted corset pattern from Past Patterns fastens in the front with a clasp/busk and adjusts in the back with laces.
Before you wear the corset in public, please practice moving gracefully in it at home.
Wear this with Past Patterns' item#0108 - Corset Cover, item#0117 - French Drawers and item#0107 - Edwardian Combination
A review on constructing the garment with this pattern can be found at https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/182968
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Sizes included in this pattern – 08-26
Bust Sizes 32 ½ “ – 48”
Waist Sizes 24 ½ “- 40”
Hips Sizes 34 ½ ” – 50”
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Fabric Requirements using 45” wide Fabric:
Sizes 08-14 1 1/2 Yds.
Sizes 16-20 1 5/8 Yds.
Sizes 22-26 2 Yds.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS:
The original stay is made of a light weight plain weave cream cotton. The weave is very tight. The thread count 120 warp and 120 weft. This style corset was sold in white only by Sears Roebuck as late as 1909. It was also available in a French Jean (a fine coutil) and a fine cotton satin weave (cotton sateen) and again in white.
NOTIONS:
1/3 Yd. medium weight woven interfacing, one 8 Yd. lace or three 2 Yd. laces to lace back of the corset, 1 Yd. one inch wide twill tape, 4 Yds.
3/4" wide binding or self fabric to finish the top and bottom edges, 2 Yds.of 2" wide insertion lace, 2 Yds. 1/4" wide ribbon. One clasp in the following sizes to match the back length: 11" for size 8-10, 12" for sizes 14-20 and
13" for sizes 22-20. Thirty #2 split eyelets, one #3 fabric punch and matching eyelet setter. OPTIONAL: #3 hooks and eyes if taller than 5'6"
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We at one time constructed Kits which included all of the components you would need to build this item accurately.
Due to Covid, we have seen the prices of supplies skyrocket while simultaneously seeing vendors go out of business eliminating our access to the items we need.
Here is what our receipe for what the Kit was comprised of when in production:
White Cotton Twill Fabric
1 Yds 60" or 1 1/3 Yds 45"
1 Yds 1" Wide Cotton Twill Tape
4 Yds 3/4" Stay Casings
3 Yds 3/8" Stay Casings
8 Yds Lacing with Metal Tip
1 Clasp: Sizes 11", 12" or 13"
Stays
4 3/8" x 12"
20 1/4" x 12"
Garters
5/8 Yds 1" Woven Elastic
2 White Button Fasteners
2 Metal Adjusters
1 2" Length Crinoline x 90"
Hardware Kit which includes Punch, Setter with Anvil and 50 White Eyelets
Sizes 10-14 Requirements:
2 1/2 Yds 5/8" or 1/2" White Twill Tape
1 Yds White Insert Lace
1 5/8 Yds 1/8" Blue Ribbon
Sizes 16-20 Requirements:
2 1/2 Yds 5/8" or 1/2" White Twill Tape
1 1/4 Yds White Insert Lace
1 3/4 Yds 1/8" Blue Ribbon
Sizes 22-26 Requirements:
2 3/4 Yds 5/8" or 1/2" White Twill Tape
1 1/2 Yds White Insert Lace
1 5/8 Yds 1/8" Blue Ribbon
If you would like to be our supplier for these components, please us the Contact Us form. We would love being able to offer Kits to our clients again!
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The package includes our original artwork on the front cover, fabric and sizing charts on the back cover, historical notes on how we developed the Edwardian Corset pattern, methods on lacing up corsets, well-tested written and illustrated instruction on constructing the garment, information on tools of the era and 1 sheet of computer-generated sheets of patterns, 1 36”x29”.
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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 | 4 oz |
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| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 2 in |
| Type | 106 Pattern + Kit 15 1/2" back, 106 Pattern + Kit 15 3/4" back, 106 Pattern + Kit 16 1/2" back, 106 Pattern + Kit 16" back, 106 Pattern + Kit 17 1/2" back, 106 Pattern + Kit 17" back, 106-Pattern |
This item is for single, non-commerical usage. If you want to mass produce items, please contact us.
Sizing Information
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Why is my pattern size different from my off the rack dress size?
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What does a Corset Kit contain in addition to the Corset pattern?
In addition to the pattern, the kits contain everything you need to make the corset except the thread. The kits contain, according to their type, fabric and lining, stays, clasp or busk board, back lacing, tape for finishing the edges, trim lace, ribbon, leather, tin stock, waist tape, punch and setter, eyelets, marking pencils, cording, reed and a loop turner.
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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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We utilize PW Studio for our designs. Isabelle Lott, a contributor over the years to Past Patterns, is the owner of the company and will be happy to answer an software related questions you have. Her software is available for licensing.
What measurements do I need to know to order a Corset Kit?
The bust and back length. The back length is measured from the prominent bone at the base of the neck to the natural waistline.
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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On the Internet try: "Patterns from the Past."
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