Edwardian Reception Gown Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 0112
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Recreate Edwardian elegance with this meticulously researched reception gown pattern (1899-1902). Features princess cut design, lace overlay, and detailed embellishments.
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Edwardian Reception Gown Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 0112
$25.00
Recreate Edwardian elegance with this meticulously researched reception gown pattern (1899-1902). Features princess cut design, lace overlay, and detailed embellishments.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Edwardian Reception Gown Sewing Pattern - Elegant Turn-of-the-Century Design
The Edwardian Reception Gown pattern from Past Patterns showcases the quintessential silhouette of high society during the early 1900s. This exquisite dress captures the refined elegance that defined the Edwardian era (1899-1902), featuring the distinctive princess cut that creates a smooth, flowing line from shoulder to hem. Each Edwardian Reception Gown is a masterpiece of historical tailoring, meticulously researched and documented to provide you with a museum-quality reproduction.
Historical Background of the Edwardian Reception Gown
The Edwardian Reception Gown represents the transitional period between Victorian excess and the streamlined silhouettes that would later emerge. During this period, formal reception gowns were essential for ladies of society attending afternoon gatherings, tea parties, and evening soirées. This style of gown, with its high neckline, fitted bodice, and sweeping skirt, epitomizes the grace and sophistication of Edwardian fashion sensibilities. The Princess line construction featured in this reception gown pattern was particularly favored for its ability to create an elongated, statuesque silhouette without the bulky understructures of previous decades.
Fashion historians have noted that gowns of this style were frequently featured in publications like "The Ladies' Home Journal" and "Harper's Bazaar" between 1899-1902. Similar examples can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's costume collection, showcasing the cultural significance of these garments.
Features of Our Edwardian Reception Gown Sewing Pattern
The construction of the Past Patterns princess cut reception gown is deceivingly simple in its foundational structure. What elevates this Edwardian Reception Gown pattern to a true work of art is the extensive decoration that transforms the silhouette:
- Valencienne lace overlay encrusted with heavy needlework lace below the knees
- Elaborate silk embroidery and appliques at the waist, sleeves, and skirt
- Delicate organza trim adorning the neck, wrist, and hem
- Back closure with traditional hooks and eyes
- Skirt hem finished with several rows of ruffles for fullness and movement
This Edwardian Reception Gown pattern includes comprehensive instructions for creating both the foundation garment and the decorated overlay, allowing you to recreate this historical masterpiece with precision and confidence.
Pattern Specifications
Our Edwardian Reception Gown pattern comes in multiple sizes to ensure a proper fit:
- Size 10: Bust 33" | Waist 25½" | Back Length 15¾"
- Size 12: Bust 34¾" | Waist 27" | Back Length 16"
- Size 14: Bust 36¼" | Waist 28½" | Back Length 16⅛"
- Size 16: Bust 37¾" | Waist 30¼" | Back Length 16⅜"
Fabric and Notions Requirements
To create your Edwardian Reception Gown, you will need:
Foundation/Petticoat Fabric: Bottom Weight Silk Taffeta
- Sizes 10-12: 5⅓ yards
- Size 14: 5½ yards
- Size 16: 5⅔ yards
Overlay Fabric Suggestion: The original overlay fabric was a black nubby plain weave, medium weight wool. We recommend waiting until you receive the pattern before purchasing the lace overlay, organza, and trims to ensure correct quantities.
Notions:
- 6 yards of 3½" wide trim lace for all sizes
- 11¼ yards of ½" wide double faced satin ribbon trim
- 5 yards piped braid for street hem
- Three 3" zig-zags for collar
- 1 yard ¾" double edge crochet
- Four 6" x ¼" white steel stays
For Appliques:
- 2 yards taffeta
- 2 yards press-on interfacing
- 16 yards or 8 packages of ⅛" or 1/16" soutache braid in the same color as taffeta
- 6 yards ½" wide double faced silk satin ribbon for applique
- 2½ yards 4" wide heavy lace such as cluny or crocheted
- 3/16" loosely twisted silk floss or a creative substitute (something curly)
Skill Level Required
The Edwardian Reception Gown sewing pattern is recommended for intermediate to advanced sewists. While the basic construction techniques are straightforward, this project requires precision in the following areas:
- Detailed hand-sewing for applying lace and trims
- Experience with French seams and other fine finishing techniques
- Patience and precision for the elaborate decoration elements
- Total of 15 pattern pieces requiring careful assembly
- Knowledge of proper fitting techniques for historical garments
The time investment for this project is substantial, but the resulting Edwardian Reception Gown will be a showstopping reproduction worthy of display or special historical events.
What's Included in Your Pattern Package
Your Edwardian Reception Gown sewing pattern package includes:
- Original artwork on the front cover
- Sizing chart and fabric suggestions on the back cover
- Notes on Fine Points when sewing garments
- Information on altering pattern pieces and measuring accurately
- Fabric layout chart
- Explicit construction notes
- Extensive written and illustrated tutorial for building the gown
- Computer-printed patterns on 4 sheets (36"x54", 36"x58", 36"x59", and 36"x57")
All patterns are printed on 20 lb. white paper and packaged in a reusable plastic sleeve. 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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Create a breathtaking historical recreation with this meticulous Edwardian Reception Gown pattern - a timeless design that embodies the elegance and refinement of early 20th century fashion.
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Additional information
| Weight | 18 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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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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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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