Description
Sizing and Yardage Information:
All the sizes are included, as given below.
| 45″ wide fabric | All Sizes |
| Fabric | 4 1/8 yards or 3.8 m |
| Lining | 2 5/8 yards or 2.3 m |
Yardages given are with nap, and are approximate only.
Notions: Buttons or hooks and eyes for closure.
Suggested fabrics: Lawn, batiste, muslin, silk, etc. For lining: Lawn, batiste, broadcloth, muslin. etc.
All the sizes are included, as given below.
| Sizing | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N |
| Bust | 30″ | 32″ | 34″ | 36″ | 38″ | 40″ | 42″ | 44″ | 46″ | 48″ | 50″ | 52″ | 54″ | 56″ |
| Waist | 22″ | 24″ | 26″ | 28″ | 30″ | 32″ | 34″ | 36″ | 38″ | 40″ | 42″ | 44″ | 46″ | 48″ |
Hilary Ray –
A very satisfying final product. I have sewn two of these; when making the first one (in a hurry), I inadvertently sewed two left sleeves. It wasn’t immediately visually obvious because of the extraordinary fullness, but it felt odd when I wore it.
My second effort was produced with greater care and more time. If you are a less-confident seamstress I recommend hand-basting a lot and checking as you go. As the description indicates, this blouse relies on the shaping of a corset; unless you are very very slim, it will probably fit poorly.
I would have appreciated some additional markings to identify the *front* of the sleeve pieces, particularly the exterior (fashion) fabric, but I thought the finished garment was flattering and looked very authentic.
Kim Erdner (verified owner) –
The sleeves are perfection for anyone trying to achieve the early 1890’s look. I think I’ve made three or four of these now and it takes a crazy amount of fabric due to the sleeves.
Also have to be careful in placing the sleeves because if they’re off then they feel a bit strange. Haven’t made the jabot yet.