Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads | Past Patterns 7936
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Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads | Past Patterns 7936
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Digital Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads - Instant Access Pattern
Our Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads provide immediate access to this exquisite historical design originally released by The Peerless Pattern Company. These digital Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads allow you to start your sewing project right away, without waiting for shipping or handling physical papers.
Dating from the transition between Edwardian styles and early Flapper fashions, this digital reproduction preserves every detail of the original pattern while offering modern convenience. The four-gored skirt, button-trimmed front, and elegant silhouette capture the evolving women's fashion sensibilities of this pivotal era.
Historical Context of These Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads
The 1926 Butterick pattern catalog described a similar garment as a "Ladies' Dress, closing at front, four-gored design, folded collar, button trimmed front, and gathered Waist sash." This characterization perfectly encapsulates the signature elements you'll recreate using our Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads.
According to Oelman's Daylight Store advertisement in the Dayton Daily News from September 13, 1916: "See this dress in our Main street display window. It is made of beautiful green granite weave, button trimmed, with Georgette crepe sleeves and taffeta silk girdle to match." This contemporary reference demonstrates how this style was actually marketed to women of the period.
Fashion historians at Vintage Dancer's 1910s fashion archive note that this transitional period saw significant shifts in silhouette as hemlines rose and corsetry began to relax following World War I, making these Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads an important document of fashion evolution.
Digital Advantages of Our Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads
Unlike traditional paper patterns, our Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads offer several unique benefits:
- Immediate access - start your project today without waiting for delivery
- Multiple printing formats - available as A0, A4, 8.5x11, and 36" wide formats
- Unlimited reprints - print new copies if pieces become damaged or worn
- Storage convenience - save digital space instead of physical storage
- No shipping costs or delays - perfect for international customers
- Environmental benefits - reduce paper waste by printing only what you need
Pattern Specifications for Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads
These Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads were designed to fit a 1910s figure with 36" Bust, 24" Waist, and 40" Hips. This is the only size provided in these digital files. For guidance on resizing this pattern to your measurements, please refer to our detailed guide at https://pastpatterns.com/resizing-vintage-patterns/.
Material Requirements:
- 5 3/4 yards of 36" wide fabric
- Ribbon for girdle: 1 yard
The Victoria & Albert Museum's fashion collection shows that Four Gored Dresses from this period were typically made of silk georgette crepe, silk charmeuse, or voile. Popular colors included pearl gray, flesh, navy blue, black, taupe, orchid, Copenhagen blue, and reseda green - details you can consider when selecting fabrics for your project.
Digital Package Contents
Your Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads package includes:
- PDF copies of the original pattern artwork
- Material requirements chart
- Comprehensive written directions
- Pattern diagram illustrated with period-appropriate markings
- Historical notes on the paper pattern industry of the era
- Detailed information on Waist-line finishes (also known as "belts")
- Past Patterns Guide to Editing and Modifying patterns for different bust sizes
- Complete pattern pieces in printable formats
Printing Instructions:
- A0 Format: Take to a print shop for full-size printing on a single large sheet
- A4/8.5x11 Format: Print at home, ensuring "actual size" is selected (no scaling), then assemble following the included diagram
- 36" Format: For specialized fabric or pattern printers, maintains original scale
Skill Level for Using These Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads
These Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads require intermediate sewing knowledge. With 10 pattern pieces and techniques including gathering, pleating, collar construction, and proper waistline finishing, this project is most appropriate for sewists who have completed several garments previously. The Jane Austen Centre's historical sewing archive explains how these transitional styles required particular attention to drape and fit as fashion evolved between the Edwardian and Flapper eras.
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Download these Late 1910s Four Gored Dress Downloads today and begin creating your own piece of wearable fashion history - a digital convenience that maintains every detail of this historically significant design.
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