Instant Sewing Patterns | Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads | Bust 32-48″ | Past Patterns 0701 | Heritage Collection
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Download immediate access to our historically faithful Late 1850s Pleated Bodice pattern. Features two distinct Civil War era styles with unique armhole shape. Includes sizes 8-26 (bust 32″-48″). Print at home or take it to a print shop. Based on original garments from Michigan State University’s collection.
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Instant Sewing Patterns | Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads | Bust 32-48″ | Past Patterns 0701 | Heritage Collection
$10.00
Download immediate access to our historically faithful Late 1850s Pleated Bodice pattern. Features two distinct Civil War era styles with unique armhole shape. Includes sizes 8-26 (bust 32″-48″). Print at home or take it to a print shop. Based on original garments from Michigan State University’s collection.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Immediate Access to Your Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads
Step back in time with these meticulously researched Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads from Past Patterns. These digital reproduction patterns were copied from original garments with the consent of the Human Environment Department at Michigan State University, offering you the opportunity to create genuinely historical pieces with the convenience of instant access.
Historical Significance of the Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads
The Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads represent a fascinating period in women's fashion history. What makes these designs particularly remarkable is the unique armhole shape that slopes 3" off the shoulder in the original size. This distinctive feature means the sleeves have little to no cap, creating that genuine silhouette characteristic of the era.
Following historical accuracy, these bodices close left over right – what we would consider masculine today, but was standard for women's clothing during this period. Our Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads were drafted using an 1864 drafting system that was patented by a woman, ensuring construction techniques identical to the originals.
Two Distinctive Historical Styles Included in Your Downloads
These versatile Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads offer two equally exquisite historical options:
View A: The Yellow Dress Bodice
The first style features a loose-fitting bodice with beautiful bishop sleeves. The front closes with covered buttons that elegantly match the ribbon trim on both the cuffs and flounce. This version includes gathering or pleating fitted into a waistband. The original was crafted from an open weave, lightweight silk and cotton blend fabric, creating a delicate, feminine appearance.
View B: The Plaid Dress Bodice
The second style showcases the same bodice silhouette but offers a fitted design with a one-piece peg-top sleeve. This version fastens with period-appropriate hooks and eyes at the front. Like View A, this bodice is also fitted into a waistband with gathering or pleating. The original garment utilized a lightweight, soft wool in an attractive plaid pattern.
To create a complete period ensemble, consider pairing these Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads with our item #0700, the Fashionable Skirt Pattern.
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Digital Delivery Format and Convenience
Upon purchase, your Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads will be immediately available in PDF format, allowing you to print at home or at a local print shop. The pattern includes full-size pattern pieces that can be printed on standard paper and assembled or taken to a print shop for full-size printing. Detailed assembly instructions are included with your downloads.
Comprehensive Size Range and Fabric Requirements
Our inclusive Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads accommodate a wide range of measurements:
- Sizes 08-14: Bust 32½"-36½", Waist 24½"-28½", Hips 34½"-38½"
- Sizes 16-20: Bust 38"-42", Waist 30"-34", Hips 40"-44"
- Sizes 22-26: Bust 44"-48", Waist 36"-40", Hips 46"-50"
Fabric Requirements (45" Wide Fabric)
View A:
- Fabric: Sizes 08-20: 2 Yds | Sizes 22-26: 2½ Yds
- Lining: Sizes 08-26: 1⅓ Yds
View B:
- Fabric: Sizes 08-14: 1⅞ Yds | Sizes 16-20: 2 Yds | Sizes 22-26: 2¼ Yds
- Lining: Sizes 08-14: 1⅞ Yds | Sizes 16-20: 2 Yds | Sizes 22-26: 2¼ Yds
Historically Accurate Fabric Recommendations
For creating a garment with historical fidelity, the Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads work beautifully with these period-appropriate fabrics:
- View A: Embroidered silk barege (an open-weave silk fabric) as used in the original
- View B: Plaid lightweight wool, matching the historical garment
Historians at the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute have noted that bodices from this period frequently featured these precise design elements, making our pattern a faithful representation of mid-19th-century women's fashion. For more information about fashion during this era, visit the Fashion History Timeline from FIT's Fashion History Timeline project.
Benefits of Digital Pattern Downloads
By choosing our Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads, you'll enjoy:
- Immediate access - no waiting for shipping
- Print only the sizes you need
- Easily replace pattern pieces if they become damaged
- Store your pattern digitally to save space
- Print multiple copies for sewing workshops or group projects
Experience the pleasure of creating authentic historical garments with our carefully researched and meticulously designed Late 1850s Pleated Bodice Downloads. Transport yourself to the elegant fashions of the Civil War era and create a garment with genuine historical significance – all with the modern convenience of instant digital delivery.
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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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Why is my pattern size different from my off the rack dress size?
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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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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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