Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 1275
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Authentic Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern 1275 (circa 1904) with oval neckline, back closure, and two sleeve options. Perfect for historical costumes and special occasions.
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Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 1275
$18.00
Authentic Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern 1275 (circa 1904) with oval neckline, back closure, and two sleeve options. Perfect for historical costumes and special occasions.
999 in stock
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
This Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern was published by The Pictorial Review Pattern Company in early 1904. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Historical Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern - A Timeless Design
Pattern 1275 features an elegant Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern with lining that perfectly captures the charm and grace of early 20th century children's fashion. This meticulously researched historical pattern was originally described as "Girls' Dress with lining; closed at back; oval shaped neckline and three sleeve option; gathered at Waist with optional belt." The pattern combines historical accuracy with practical construction techniques, making it an ideal project for creating a vintage-inspired dress for a special occasion or historical reenactment.
Features of this Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern
This treasured Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern can be used to develop two distinctive variations:
- Short-sleeved version - perfect for warmer weather or casual wear
- Long-sleeved option - ideal for cooler temperatures or more formal occasions
The pattern includes an oval-shaped neckline characteristic of Edwardian fashion, with options for puff sleeves, gathered waist, and an optional belt that enhances the authentic period silhouette. Each element has been carefully preserved from the original 1904 design.
Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern Specifications
This historical sewing pattern was originally developed for the size and shape of an early 1900s 8-year-old girl. This is the only size offered in this package. For information on adjusting the pattern to different sizes, please see our guide to resizing vintage patterns.
The complete Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern includes 11 pattern pieces:
- Waist Front J, Back H
- Front Yoke D, Back Yoke E
- Long Sleeve G, Wristband A
- Puff Sleeve F, Armband B
- Front Gore K, Back Gore L
- Stay C
A generous 3/8" seam allowance is included on all seams of the pattern, making it easier to adjust for fitting.
Materials for Your Historical Dress
To create your dress using this pattern, you will need:
- 2-1/4 yards of 36" fabric
Saundra Altman, our founder and noted fashion historian, suggested using "Gingham, organdie or jean" for an authentic period dress. Common colors for this period were lavender, blue, tan, maize, white, red, khaki tan, and navy blue, as well as various plaids.
For historically accurate results, we recommend lightweight cotton, linen, or silk with a fine weave. Patterns such as small florals, checks, or stripes were popular during the era, along with light pastel colors or white.
Skill Level and Techniques
This vintage sewing pattern requires intermediate sewing skills. The construction involves several techniques typical of Edwardian-era garments, including:
- Working with yokes and gores
- Creating gathered elements at waist and sleeves
- Back closure construction
- Setting in sleeves
With 11 pattern pieces to manage, this project requires attention to detail, particularly when matching notches and following the pattern symbols. The instructions provide clear guidance on assembly techniques authentic to the period.
What's Included in Your Pattern Package
This comprehensive Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern package includes:
- Front cover with Pictorial Review artwork, summary of garment features, seam allowance information, pattern diagram, and sizing chart
- Back cover with detailed information on each pattern piece, material requirements chart, cutting guide map, and explanation of symbols used
- WRITTEN directions for constructing the dress
- Historical notes on The Paper Pattern Industry from the era
- Hand-drawn patterns emulating the originals, delivered on a 36" wide sheet
Learn more about the fascinating history of Pictorial Review patterns in Joy Spanabel Emery's book "A History of the Paper Pattern Industry" (2014), where she documents how Pictorial Review began as a house organ for Albert McDowell's System of Dressmaking and Tailoring in 1899, before expanding to offer hundreds of patterns by the early 1900s. By 1911, Vogue was issuing over 200 patterns per year, demonstrating the growing popularity of home sewing during the Edwardian era when this girls dress pattern was created.
Packaging and Shipping
Our historical sewing patterns are printed on 20 lb. white paper and packaged in a reusable plastic sleeve for protection. We always attempt 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 pattern in our downloadable format here.
Create a treasured Edwardian-era garment with this meticulously reproduced Edwardian Girls Dress Sewing Pattern - perfect for special occasions, historical reenactments, or costume collections.
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Additional information
| Weight | 5 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.
Can you grade (edit) a Vintage Revival pattern for my size?
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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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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?
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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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The answer depends on if the pattern is still in production or not. If it is, please mail us the old pattern and we will ship you a copy of the latest pattern for a minimal fee along with normal shipping charges. If the item is no longer in production, we would need to know exactly what you have to determine the best course of action to help you.
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.
Where can I find antique patterns to purchase?
On the Internet try: "Patterns from the Past."
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