TV163 – 1887 Imperial Tournure
$12.00 – $17.00
In a search for a bigger, better bustle we have come up with the Imperial Tournure. Tournure is the French term for bustle. Based on the lobster tail design, it has 7 wires in total. The upper wires are set in at an angle in a fan shape, which give a round outline to your bustle and plenty of strength to support your heaviest skirts. Ending a little above the knee, this bustle folds up easily to make sitting in any chair effortless. This bustle has side panels that wrap around the body to the front, which holds the bustle perfectly in place, and keeps it from shifting.
This bustle comes in two sizes of prominence, Imperial and Regular. The Regular size is similar to the TV101/TV108 bustles. The Imperial size is quite a bit larger, and is perfect for 1887-88 impressions. The Imperial bustle may require length adjustments to our existing skirt patterns, which are discussed in the instructions.
In the photos: The Black bustle is Regular size, and the green stripe bustle is Imperial size.
The E-Pattern contains the following formats:
Letter/A4 – Prints on 30 sheets, needs assembly.
A0 – Prints on 2 sheets, needs assembly.
Shop Copy – 36×62″ single page.
Description
Sizing and Yardage Information:
All the sizes are included, as given below.
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
| Waist |
20″ |
22″ |
24″ |
26″ |
28″ |
30″ |
32″ |
34″ |
36″ |
38″ |
40″ |
42″ |
44″ |
46″ |
| Hip |
30″ |
32″ |
34″ |
36″ |
38″ |
40″ |
42″ |
44″ |
46″ |
48″ |
50″ |
52″ |
54″ |
56″ |
| Fabric 44/45″ |
2 1/2 yards – all sizes |
| Fabric 60″ |
2 yards – all sizes |
| Hoop Wire Imperial |
4 yards |
4 1/4 yards |
4 5/8 yards |
4 7/8 yards |
5 1/4 yards |
5 1/2 yards |
5 3/4 yards |
| Hoop Wire Regular |
3 1/2 yards |
3 3/4 yards |
4 1/8 yards |
4 3/8 yards |
4 3/4 yards |
5 yards |
5 1/4 yards |
Yardages given are with nap.
Notions: Hook and eye closures. Two packages of extra wide single fold bias tape. 14 U-tips to cover the ends of the wires.
Em M. (verified owner) –
The finished product is both attractive and sturdy, able to support the weight of a full imperial skirt with court train plus a velvet waterfall bodice without collapsing. The collapsible design works wonderfully — I can even lie down in it! Fairly simple to make if you have some experience with boning or corsetry. I think I made mine in about a day. The boning kit is very useful! It really simplifies some of the work to have the wire already precut and pretipped. Be sure to fit the waistband well, as any gapping at the waist makes for a saggy bustle 🙁
Michaela –
Love this pattern, it is literally the most fun item to whip up in one or two afternoons ever! The kit is very reasonable and not having to deal with cutting and tipping makes the process even more enjoyable.