Mid 1890s Seven Gored Skirt Sewing Pattern waist 20 w20 Butterick reproduction
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Documented to May 1896
Waist Size 20″
Pattern 8320 has six pattern pieces.
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Mid 1890s Seven Gored Skirt Sewing Pattern waist 20 w20 Butterick reproduction
$19.00
Documented to May 1896
Waist Size 20″
Pattern 8320 has six pattern pieces.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
This Mid 1890s Seven Gored Skirt pattern was originally published by The Butterick Pattern Company.
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From Delineator, May 1896, page 525,
“The skirt has novelty and grace to commend it. It is known as the Consuelo skirt and includes seven gores. Extra widths allowed below the hips at the side edges of all the gores are laid in forward-turns plaits underneath, producing deep rolling folds that are held well in position by a strap tacked across the tops of the plaits. At the front of the skirt shows the fashionable broad flare, and at the back the fulness is arranged at the top in four backward-turning plaits. The skirt measures about six yards round at the bottom in the medium sizes. The placket is finished above the center seam and the skirt is completed with a belt.
The tendency toward the adoption of classically straight lines is noticeable in the newest skirts, and the fulness is disposed with charming grace.”
Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877-1964) was a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family. Her marriage to Charles Spencer-Churchill, the 9th Duke of Marlborough, made her a prominent figure in both American and British high society. Her elegant style and high social standing made her a fashion icon, leading to the naming of certain fashion trends, such as the Consuelo skirt, after her.
The Consuelo skirt was a fashion trend of the 1890s. This skirt style typically reflected the luxurious and elaborate fashion sensibilities of the late Victorian era.
One of the key characteristics of the Consuelo include a distinctive silhouette, often featuring a tight fit around the waist and hips, flaring out towards the hem. This created an elegant and graceful shape that emphasized the hourglass figure. The skirts were generally floor-length and sometimes had a slight train, adding to their formal and sophisticated appearance. To achieve the desired shape, Consuelo skirts often included pleats or gores, which allowed the fabric to spread out more fully at the bottom.
These skirts were, fittingly as they were derived from the Vanderbilts, made from rich fabrics such as silk, satin, and velvet. They often featured intricate decorations, including lace, embroidery, and beading, reflecting the opulence of the Gilded Age.
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The Skirt pattern was designed for the size and shape of an mid 1890s woman with 20” waist. This is the only size provided with the pattern.
For resizing information, see https://pastpatterns.com/resizing-vintage-patterns/
Pattern 8320 has six pattern pieces.
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Materials
7 1/2 Yds of 36" wide fabric
Suggestions
For a period-accurate garment, Saundra Altman, our founder, suggested using , "silk or woolen fabrics that were colored warm-vivid, garid and/or very startling. The popular finish for the bottom of skirts was a deep facing of haircloth and a velveteen binding."
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The package has a copy of the original Butterick Publishing Company artwork and written directions on the front cover. THESE ARE THE ONLY INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THIS PATTERN SET. There are historical notes on the paper pattern industry on the back cover. Inside the booklet is a copy of the original advertising for the 8320 skirt from the issue of Delineator referenced above. The patterns are computer-drawn, emulating the originals, and printed on 36" wide paper.
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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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Additional information
| Weight | 10 oz |
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| Dimensions | 13 × 10 × 2 in |
Sizing Information
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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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