Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads | Past Patterns 8450
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This meticulously researched Mid 1910s Surplus Waist sewing pattern features versatile design options for high/open neck and full/shorter sleeves in sizes 30″-36″ bust.
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Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads | Past Patterns 8450
$8.50
This meticulously researched Mid 1910s Surplus Waist sewing pattern features versatile design options for high/open neck and full/shorter sleeves in sizes 30″-36″ bust.
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Why Choose This Pattern?
Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads - Digital Sewing Pattern
The Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads digital pattern brings Edwardian elegance to your modern sewing room with instant accessibility. This carefully digitized reproduction captures the graceful overlapping design characteristic of fashion during this transformative era.
Historical Background of the Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads
The Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads represents a fascinating period in fashion history when clothing began transitioning from rigid Victorian constraints toward more fluid silhouettes. Originally published by The Butterick Publishing Co. (with patents dating to 1898-1899), this digital reproduction preserves the historical significance while offering modern convenience.
During the mid-1910s, women's fashion was experiencing significant evolution influenced by both practical needs and changing social attitudes. This digitally preserved pattern showcases the innovative draping techniques that defined this transitional period, offering both historical accuracy and sewing accessibility.
Digital Pattern Features
Our Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads delivers all the design versatility of the original pattern with added benefits of digital technology:
- Immediate download access - begin your project today
- Multiple printing formats: A0 (large format), A4 (standard European), 8.5x11" (US letter), and 36" options
- Print unlimited copies - perfect for pattern alterations or future projects
- Convenient digital storage - no physical storage space needed
- No shipping costs or delivery delays
- Detailed printing instructions for each format
Design Versatility in the Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads
The Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads preserves all the style options from the original pattern:
- Create with either high or open neckline variations
- Choose between full-length or shorter sleeve options
- Include or omit the fichu (decorative scarf) detail
- Make as a standalone waist or attach to a skirt for a one-piece dress
The defining feature of this digital pattern is the distinctive crossed front panels creating the "surplus" effect - a design element that was both fashionable and flattering during the 1910s period.
Comprehensive Pattern Specifications
The Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads includes everything needed for successful digital pattern use:
- Fits bust sizes 30"-36"
- Originally designed for ages 10-18 years, with additional grading for sizes 12 and 16 years
- Complete sizing chart for accurate fitting
- Detailed material requirements chart for different age ranges
- Professionally digitized pattern pieces optimized for home printing
- Layer-separated PDF files for selective printing options
Materials and Construction
The Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads pattern requires lightweight fabrics appropriate for the historical period. While no specific fabrics were mentioned in the original pattern, historically accurate choices would include fine cotton, lawn, silk, or lightweight linen to achieve the proper drape and appearance.
Material Requirements (45" fabric)
For the Long Coat:
- Ages 10-12: 3 5/8 Yards
- Ages 14-16: 4 Yards
- Age 18: 4 3/4 Yards
For the Short Coat:
- Ages 10-12: 2 3/4 Yards
- Ages 14-16: 2 7/8 Yards
- Age 18: 3 1/8 Yards
Skill Level and Construction Details
The Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads is accessible for intermediate sewers with basic historical garment construction knowledge. The pattern contains approximately 13 pattern pieces with techniques including:
- Basic seam construction
- Sleeve gathering techniques
- Creating and positioning the distinctive crossed front panels
- Optional decorative elements including frills or plaiting
- French lining construction methods
While the original pattern contained minimal instructions printed on the envelope edge, our digital reproduction includes comprehensive, well-tested instructions adapted from contemporary sewing books with helpful illustrations for modern sewers.
What's Included in Your Digital Download
Your Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads purchase includes:
- Multi-format PDF pattern files (A0, A4, 8.5x11", and 36" options)
- Detailed printing and assembly instructions
- Historical information about the garment and era
- Comprehensive sewing instructions with illustrations
- Past Patterns Guide to Editing Garments Due to Bust Size
- Material requirements and sizing information
Digital Printing Instructions
The Mid 1910s Surplus Waist Downloads includes clear instructions for printing in multiple formats:
- A0 Format: Take to a print shop for single-sheet large format printing
- A4/Letter Format: Print at home and assemble using the included layout guide
- 36" Format: For specialized wide-format home printers or print shop services
Each format includes a test square to verify proper scaling before printing the entire pattern.
Historical Context
The mid-1910s represented a time of significant change in women's fashion. Inspired by Eastern influences and responding to evolving social dynamics, clothing began transitioning away from the structured corseted silhouettes of previous decades. The surplus waist design exemplifies this evolution with its softer draping and comfortable yet feminine styling.
For more information about fashion evolution during this pivotal era, visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Fashion Collection, which houses numerous examples of garments from this transformative period.
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Sizing Information
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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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What does a Corset Kit contain in addition to the Corset pattern?
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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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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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