Mid 1890s Basque Waist Sewing Pattern bust sizes 32-34 Butterick Pattern Co reproduction
$17.00 – $30.00
Documented to May 1896
Bust 32″ with outlets at the sides of 6″
This increases the size potential to 32″-34″
There are 16 pattern pieces in this set. In the documentation, Butterick listed the total as 17.
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Mid 1890s Basque Waist Sewing Pattern bust sizes 32-34 Butterick Pattern Co reproduction
$17.00 – $30.00
Documented to May 1896
Bust 32″ with outlets at the sides of 6″
This increases the size potential to 32″-34″
There are 16 pattern pieces in this set. In the documentation, Butterick listed the total as 17.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
This Mid 1890s Basque-Waist sewing pattern was originally published by The Butterick Pattern Company
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On the original packaging, the garment was described as a “Ladies' Basque-Waist with Ripple Peplum Sewed On. To Be Made with a Whole French Back or a Conventional Basque-Back.”
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Pattern 8355 was featured in Delineator magazine in May 1896 on pages 578-579
The Delinaeator described Pattern 8355 as, "In this basque-waist figured taffeta, white satin and white satin ribbon were combined according to pattern No. 8355. The back may be seamless or fitted in the usual way, and the fronts are in sections, the middle one at each side being cut from white satin and the edges overlapping these being followed by gimp to emphasize the unique effect. Gathered fulness appears at the center. A gilt belt conceals the joining of a ripple peplum which lengthens the waist. Plaited ribbon epaulettes on each shoulder end in loops that fall upon the leg-o'-mutton sleeves, which are completed with pointed cavalier cuffs of satin trimmed with gimp. The collar flares over a neck-band covered with white satin ribbon bowed at the back."
Pattern 8355 was also on page 543, "The basque-waist may be made with smooth French back or with a conventional basque back, as illustratrated. It is arranged over a lining fitted by double bust darts and the usual seams and the closing is made invisibly down the center of the front. Each front consists of three sections, the middle section being of velvet and sewed underneath to the other sections; the overlapping edges of the sections are followed by a row of jet passmenterie and becoming fulness collected in gathers at the top and bottom of the front is drawn well to the center, leaving the sides smooth. The basque-waist extends to the eaist-line, but is lengthened by a circular ripple peplum made with a center seam and ending at each side of the fulness in the front. A gilt belt with a fancy buckle conceals the joining of the peplum. At the neck is a stnading collar on which is mounted a circular turned-over portion of velvet: a wrinkled ribbon covers the standing collar and is stylishly bowed at the back. The one-seam leg-o'-mutton sleeves are made over coat-shaped linings: they fit closely on the forearm, but have as much fulness collected in gathers at the top, and they dropp and flare with the effect of large puffs above the elbow. Gauntlet cuffs of velvet bordered at the top and ends with passementerie flare stylishly from the wrists. A novel effect is produced by epaulette of ribbon that are arranged in plaits over the shoulders and fall in tow long loops over each sleeve."
Please see the illustrations accompanying this listing for further information.
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This pattern was published in conjunction with Past Patterns 8320, the Seven-Gored Skirt (https://pastpatterns.com/pattern/mid-1890s-seven-gored-skirt-sewing-pattern/).
We suggest adding the Past Patterns 0301 Wedding Gown Bodice (https://pastpatterns.com/pattern/early-1890s-wedding-gown-bodice-sewing-pattern/), along with the 8320, for accompaniment.
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This Waist Dress pattern was originally developed for the size and shape of an 1890s woman with 32” bust. The outlets of 6" increase the potential sizes to 32"-34" bust.
For resizing information, see https://pastpatterns.com/resizing-vintage-patterns/
There are 16 pattern pieces in this set. In the documentation, Butterick listed the total as 17.
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Materials Required
3 5/8 Yds of 36” Wide fabric
Page 543 of the Delineator said to use, "Mohair, brilliantine, crepon, serge and light-weight novelty goods in combination with velvets are stylish for developing this basque-waist."
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The package has a copies of the original Butterick art and written directions on the front cover. On the next pages are original pattern descriptions and fashion drawings from the May of 1896 issue of the Delineator (https://ia803407.us.archive.org/25/items/5-the-delineator-may-1896/5%20The_Delineator%20May%201896.pdf). We also include our Past Pattern Guide to Editing Garments Due to Bust Size . The patterns are on 2 36" sheets and are hand-drawn, emulating the originals.
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Our patterns are printed on 20 lb. white paper and packaged in a reusable plastic. 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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