Edwardian Ladies Fancy Suit Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 5830
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Edwardian Ladies Fancy Suit Sewing Pattern reproducing an original 1914 design by the Pictorial Review Pattern Company. This elegant costume features a semi-fitted outer garment with long sleeves, an attached circular tunic, and a flared skirt foundation typical of late Edwardian fashion.
Skill Level: 4/5 (Advanced)
This pattern involves multi-piece construction, layered foundations, plaited skirt elements, and precise fitting techniques. Recommended for experienced sewists comfortable working with early 20th-century garment structures and historical construction methods.
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Edwardian Ladies Fancy Suit Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 5830
$19.00
Edwardian Ladies Fancy Suit Sewing Pattern reproducing an original 1914 design by the Pictorial Review Pattern Company. This elegant costume features a semi-fitted outer garment with long sleeves, an attached circular tunic, and a flared skirt foundation typical of late Edwardian fashion.
Skill Level: 4/5 (Advanced)
This pattern involves multi-piece construction, layered foundations, plaited skirt elements, and precise fitting techniques. Recommended for experienced sewists comfortable working with early 20th-century garment structures and historical construction methods.
999 in stock
Get Free Shipping
On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
This Edwardian Ladies Fancy Suit Sewing Pattern reproduces an original design published by the Pictorial Review Pattern Company
This Edwardian Ladies Fancy Suit Sewing Pattern, issued as Past Patterns 5830, recreates a fashionable early 1910s women’s costume featuring a semi-fitted outer garment paired with an attached tunic and flared skirt foundation. The design reflects the elegant vertical lines and layered construction favored during the later Edwardian period.
Pattern 5830 was advertised in The Norfolk, Virginia Ledger-Star on May 30, 1914 under the title “The Premet Polonaise.” Later that year, it appeared again in the November 23, 1914 issue of The Hamilton Spectator, where it was promoted as “This Handsome Costume.”
Original Pattern Description
On the original Pictorial Review envelope, the garment was described as:
“Ladies’ Costume with sleeveless lining, open neck and attached two-piece flared skirt, straight or rounded at the lower back edge, with three-piece foundation plaited at the lower edge. High waistline in regulation or shorter length. Semi-fitted outside garment with long one-piece sleeves, with or without cuffs, and attached two-piece circular tunic. Length of skirt from natural waistline: 42 inches in front, 44 inches in back. Width around lower edge approximately two yards.”
This design was also featured in B. Altman’s Spring and Summer 1915 catalog, reflecting its popularity as a refined daytime or visiting costume during the transition from the Edwardian era toward World War I fashions.
Size & Fit Information
This pattern is drafted for an Edwardian-era figure and is sized for a 36-inch bust. This is the only size offered in this pattern package. As with most period patterns, experienced sewists may alter the design for other sizes using standard historical resizing techniques.
For resizing guidance, please see:
https://pastpatterns.com/resizing-vintage-patterns/
Pattern Details
- Total pattern pieces: 15
- Skirt length: 42 inches front, 44 inches back (with optional shorter length)
- Construction features: Sleeveless lining, fitted outer garment, attached tunic, flared skirt foundation
Seam allowances are included on the pattern: 1 inch on shoulders and underarm seams, and 3/8 inch on all other seams.
Material Requirements
Fabric required: 5⅜ to 6 yards of 36-inch-wide fabric
Saundra Altman, Past Patterns founder and fashion historian, recommended period-appropriate fabrics such as wool gabardine, crepe poplin, wool serge, silk taffeta, and silk poplin. Common Edwardian color choices for garments of this type included navy, black, gray, blue, white, and sand tones.
What This Package Includes
This Edwardian Ladies Fancy Suit Sewing Pattern package includes:
- Full-size printed pattern sheets on 36-inch-wide paper
- A reproduction of the original Pictorial Review cover artwork
- Original-style construction layout and cutting guide
- Written instructions and historical notes on the paper pattern industry
The patterns are computer-drawn to closely emulate the originals and are printed on 20 lb. white paper. Each set is packaged in a reusable protective sleeve.
Skill Level
Skill Level: 4/5 – Advanced
This pattern requires confidence with multi-piece construction, period seam finishes, plaited foundations, and precise fitting adjustments. Prior experience working with early 20th-century garments and layered costume construction is strongly recommended.
Also Available as a Digital Download
This Edwardian Ladies Fancy Suit Sewing Pattern is also available as a digital download for customers who prefer immediate access and multiple print format options.
View the download version here:
Edwardian Ladies Fancy Suit Downloads
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Additional information
| Weight | 13 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 3 in |
Sizing Information
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