Edwardian French Drawers Downloads | Past Patterns 0117
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Instant digital Edwardian French Drawers downloads in multiple printable formats (A0, A4, US Letter, 36″). Create historical undergarments with precise pattern pieces and instructions.
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Edwardian French Drawers Downloads | Past Patterns 0117
$10.00
Instant digital Edwardian French Drawers downloads in multiple printable formats (A0, A4, US Letter, 36″). Create historical undergarments with precise pattern pieces and instructions.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Edwardian French Drawers Downloads - Digital Sewing Pattern From Historical Archives
Gain instant access to our meticulously researched Edwardian French Drawers downloads, recreating essential undergarments from the early 1900s. This digital pattern delivers the same historical accuracy as our printed version but with the convenience of immediate availability and flexible printing options.
Benefits of Edwardian French Drawers Downloads
Our Edwardian French Drawers downloads offer numerous advantages over traditional paper patterns:
- Instant Access - Download your Edwardian French Drawers pattern immediately after purchase, no waiting for shipping
- Multiple Printing Formats - Print your Edwardian French Drawers downloads in A0, A4, US Letter (8.5x11), or 36" formats
- Unlimited Reprints - Print additional pattern pieces as needed without extra cost
- Convenient Storage - Save digital space instead of physical storage
- No Shipping Costs - Eliminate shipping fees and delivery delays
- Environmental Benefits - Reduce carbon footprint with paperless option
Printing Your Edwardian French Drawers Downloads
Our digital Edwardian French Drawers pattern comes with comprehensive printing instructions:
- A0 Format - Send to a local print shop for full-size professional printing
- A4/US Letter Format - Print at home and assemble using the included tiling guide
- 36" Format - Compatible with wide-format printers at specialized printing services
Each format includes clear assembly instructions and reference grids to ensure accurate sizing.
Historical Design of Edwardian French Drawers
The Edwardian French Drawers downloads feature the same historical design as our physical pattern. These elegant undergarments fit smoothly over the hips with precisely placed darts and gracefully flare below the knees, creating the characteristic silhouette of the Edwardian era. The garment can be fastened at the sides with buttons or include a practical drawstring at the back waist.
What distinguishes these Edwardian French Drawers is their versatility in design. Whether constructed simply for everyday wear or elaborated with decorative elements, these undergarments offer both historical significance and creative possibilities. Every element in our Edwardian French Drawers downloads has been researched to ensure historical accuracy.
Complete Your Historical Wardrobe Digitally
Pair your Edwardian French Drawers downloads with our digital "Straight-Fronted" Edwardian Corset pattern to create a complete foundation for an appropriate Edwardian silhouette. These complementary patterns work together to achieve the distinctive shape that defined women's fashion during this refined era.
Comprehensive Sizing in Edwardian French Drawers Downloads
This Edwardian French Drawers pattern is Multi-Sized 10-20 to accommodate a range of measurements:
- Size 10: Bust 33" Waist 25 ½" Back Length 15 ¾"
- Size 12: Bust 34 ¾" Waist 27" Back Length 16"
- Size 14: Bust 36 ¼" Waist 28 ½" Back Length 16 ¼"
- Size 16: Bust 37 ¾" Waist 30 ¼" Back Length 16 3/8"
- Size 18: Bust 39 ¼" Waist 31 ¾" Back Length 16 5/8"
- Size 20: Bust 41" Waist 33 ¼" Back Length 16 3/4"
Fabric Requirements for Your Digital Pattern
All measurements use 45" wide fabric:
View A
Sizes 10-14: 2 3/8 Yds
Sizes 16-20: 2 5/8 Yds
View B
Sizes 10-14: 2 ¾ Yds
Size 16-20: 2 7/8 Yds
Historical Fabric Recommendations
For period-appropriate Edwardian French Drawers, the digital pattern recommends these historically accurate fabrics:
- Cotton broadcloth
- Cotton batiste
- Cotton lawn
- Cotton organdy
- Silk taffeta
- Silk crepe
- Lightweight silks and cottons
Notions for Creating Period Undergarments
View A
- 2 1/8 Yds - 1" Ribbon Insertion
- 4 2/3 Yds - 1/2" Trim Lace
- 2 ¾ Yds - 1/4" or 3/8" Ribbon
- 1 ½ Yds - 1/4"-3/8" Twill Tape
- 1 1/2 Yds - Wide eyelet, lace galloon or rows of lace insert stitched together with entre-deux between each row
View B
- 2 1/8 Yds - 1" Ribbon Insertion
- 3 ½ Yds - 1/2" Trim Lace
- 2 2/3 Yds - 1/4" or 1/2" Ribbon
- 4 - 3/8" buttons
Skill Level and Construction Techniques
The Edwardian French Drawers downloads require intermediate sewing skills. Construction techniques include French seams, darts, and optional decorative needlework. The digital pattern includes all 6 pattern pieces with clear markings and assembly instructions. While not overly complex, attention to detail is essential for achieving proper historical fit. The included French Sewing Worksheet offers guidance for traditional needlework techniques, making this digital pattern accessible to determined beginners with prior sewing experience.
Historical Context and Significance
According to The Fashion Institute of Technology's costume collection, Edwardian French Drawers gained popularity in the early 1900s as women's undergarments evolved toward greater comfort while maintaining modesty. These "regulation length" drawers were considered appropriate undergarments for Edwardian ladies, with the finished edge hitting just at the bend of the knee.
Historical records indicate that corsets were frequently worn over drawers even into the 1930s. To prevent fabric from bunching when garters were attached to stockings, the drawers were often cut four inches shorter, giving rise to the term 'garter length' drawers - a detail preserved in our carefully researched digital pattern.
Complete Digital Package Contents
Your Edwardian French Drawers downloads include:
- Digital pattern files in multiple formats (A0, A4, US Letter, and 36" wide)
- Cover artwork and sizing chart
- French Sewing Worksheet I in digital format
- Comprehensive assembly instructions
- Detailed construction tutorial with illustrations
- Fabric and notions recommendations
- Printing and assembly guide for all format options
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Download your Edwardian French Drawers pattern today and begin creating this essential historical undergarment with the convenience of digital delivery and modern printing options.
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FAQ's
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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.
Can you grade (edit) a Vintage Revival pattern for my size?
please contact us with the specific pattern number and the specifications you require. We have staff available for this for an additional fee.
What sizes do Past Patterns patterns come in?
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.
Do you have vintage patterns (manufactured prior to 1950) that you want to sell?
we are always on the lookout for original, American designed, vintage patterns especially for categories outside of current items. We are interested if you have 1 pattern or 1000 patterns. Give us a call to discuss.
Why is my pattern size different from my off the rack dress size?
We use the U. S. Board of Standard Measurements to size our patterns. The ready made clothing manufacturers have their own set of sizes developed from their own statistics. For a complete listing of measurements in inches see the size chart.
How are the patterns packaged?
We package our patterns in two forms: Bond Paper and Tissue. Except for the Tissue patterns, each is slipped into a reusable plastic sleeve. Many contain documentation in the form of Historical Notes or the printer ie., Butterick. Because the patterns are printed in house to order, they can take from three to seven days. Tissue patterns, which are printed out of house, are available to ship immediately.
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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Have an old and incomplete Past Patterns item. What can I do?
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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.
What software do you use to create patterns?
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.
Where can I find antique patterns to purchase?
On the Internet try: "Patterns from the Past."
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