This romantic shirt dates from the 1820s, when such poets as Byron, Shelley, and Keats wore their collars open in defiance of conventional fashion.  The easy sew garment is equally poetic for men or women and can be made with plain or ruffled collar and cuffs.  Pattern includes historical lore and instructions for authentic detailing.  This is a favorite for men's Medieval/Renaissance costume and contemporary wedding shirt.

$14.95

These two bodices represent the tailored and frilly styles of the Gay 1890's.  The small gigot sleeve is particularly attractive to create a broad shoulder line, which in turn gives the illusion of a small waist.

The full bloused front and the bishop sleeves can be shirred or smocked.  The blouse is hung on a form fitting, boned lining which closes at the center front.  The blouse itself closes at the left front.

This ubiquitous shirt waist can be made with a standing collar or a shirt collar.  The cuffs can be straight or turned back.  The front closure can be made with a pleat at the front or a fly front.  The shoulders are quite square.  An inverted box pleat adds interest to the back view.

Easy to make with the popular "Gibson Tucks"  A copy of the embroidery transfer is included.

For a French waist effect, create the blouse of English cotton netting and lavish with artistic combinations of lace.

One of the handsomest of any seasons' smart models is this blouse, especially select for the women who wear tailored clothing.

The woman holding the fan is wearing a loose fitting bodice with bishop sleeves.  The front closes with buttons.  The lady with the umbrella wears the same bodice but has chosen a one piece peg top sleeve.  The front of her bodice fastens with hooks and eyes.  Both bodices are fitted into a waistband with gathering or plaiting.

The seated lady wears full pagoda sleeves fashionable from the late 1850's to 1863.  The standing lady wears modified pagoda sleeves which were popular from the late 1850's through 1863.  The under sleeve pattern is included.  To be worn with #PP700 1850-1862 Fashionable Skirt.

The original fabric was a cotton chambray with an orange warp and a white filler.  Combine the Garibaldi blouse with #PP700 skirt and a wide belt for a sports outfit to wear for croquet, a picnic or to the beach.

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The illusion of a small wiast is created with tucks at the shoulders which are drawn into shirring at the center front waist.  The bodice is mounted on a form fitting lining.  The lining alone may be used as a pattern for a popular variation from the fan front.  The long form fitting sleeves may be made with or without a cap.  The bodice is boned and closes in the back with hooks and eyes.

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This vintage pattern from 1931 is our tribute to all the wonderful Hollywood actresses of the 1930s and to their even more wonderful wardrobes. We can imagine quite a few of them wearing this elegant blouse. The best part is that you don’t have to imagine it; you can make it!The cowl yoke is cut on the bias and can be made from a contrasting fabric. The set in sleeve has two options; long and slim, or, long and pieced with fullness gathered into a wristband. Side zipper opening. Choice of hip-length peplum or knee length tunic. 2” of ease at the waist and 4” of ease at the bust. A self fabric tie belt is optional.

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The front pieces of the blouse wrap diagonally across the front and tie at the center back. It has ¾ length sleeves set into dropped-shoulder armholes. The blouse buttons at the front at the bottom of a shallow yoke.