Description: Past Pattern #801This 1840s Fan-Front Bodice sewing pattern is an original Past Patterns designFACTORY FOLDED★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★This fan-front bodice, item 0801 and the single skirt, item 0800 (a separate pattern), were fashionable between 1841-1847.Together, they may also be worn as an 1850s gown because daguerreotypes abound of women wearing the fan-front bodice in the 1850s.The illusion of a small waist is created with tucks at the shoulders which are drawn into shirring at the center front waist. The fullness at the center front waist may be fashioned into pleats.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 lightly boned and closes in the back with hooks and eyes.When ordering the bodice, please specify B, C or D cup size.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Multi-Sized 08-26Bust 32 ½ - 48Waist 24 ½ - 40Hips 34 ½ - 50★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Fan-Front Bodice fabric requires 45 inch fabric:Sizes 08-14 - 2-1/3 Yds. fashion fabric and 1-5/8 Yds. LiningSizes 16-20 - 2-1/2 Yds. of fashion fabric and 1-3/4 Yds. of liningSizes 22-26 - 2-2/3 Yds. of fashion fabric and 2 Yds. of lining.The original fan-front bodice and skirt fabric was a black silk taffeta.A watered taffeta, a changeable silk taffeta, plaid taffeta and a medium-weight good quality cotton are particularly good choices.For examples of printed cotton to use for this bodice and skirt see the book by Susan Meller and Joost Elffers titled Textile Designs. 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. The ISBN is 0-8109-3853-7. Great book! Order it from your local library that has interlibrary loan capability if you do not wish to purchase it.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I am retiring from my costume/wedding/clothing tailor business, and because of this I will be selling my thousands and thousands of patterns. I will combine shipping.See pictures for details of condition of pattern.No returnsPlease ask questions, I am happy to answer all questions. Please visit my store and see my other listings. Follow me, more to come. The set of 0800 and 0801 can be worn as an 1850s gown; Past Patterns has located daguerreotypes featuring women wearing the fan-front bodice in the 1850s.
Price: 30.25 USD
Location: Colfax, California
End Time: 2025-01-26T21:10:42.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Past Patterns
Type: Costume, Dress, Shirt, Skirt
Unit Type: Unit
Cut/Uncut: Uncut
Decade: 1980s
Age Group: Adult
Gender: Female
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Compatible Size: 10 (Women's Size), 12 (Women's Size), 14 (Women's Size), 16 (Women's Size), 18 (Women's Size), 20 (Women's Size)
Vintage (Y/N): Yes
