The late 18th century begins a period of "Natural" style, ease & comfort. These dresses skim the body. Both have an overlay, high empire waistline & neat puff sleeves. A lovely waist length jacket keeps the chill away.
Designed for lightweight woven fabrics.
FABRICS: A: Novelty Mesh, Chiffon. B, Underlining/Lining B: Cotton/Cotton Blends, Batiste, Lawn, Voile. C: Linen. Lining C: Cotton Blends, Lining Fabrics. Underlining/Lining A, Contrast Binding B, Purse D, Trim E: China Silk, Satin.
Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
FABRICS: A: Novelty Mesh, Chiffon. B, Underlining/Lining B: Cotton/Cotton Blends, Batiste, Lawn, Voile. C: Linen. Lining C: Cotton Blends, Lining Fabrics. Underlining/Lining A, Contrast Binding B, Purse D, Trim E: China Silk, Satin.
Unsuitable for obvious diagonals.
NOTIONS: A, B: 3 yds. of 1/4" Ribbon, 13/4 yds. of 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon and Hooks & Eyes. A: 23/4 yds. of 1/2" Piping Cord and Shoe Lace: 43" for Sizes 6-8-10-12; 54" for Sizes 14-16-18-20-22. 3 yds. of 7/8" Decorative Ribbon. C: One 1/2" Shank Button and 1" Buckle without Prong. D: 11/2 yds. of 3 mm Pearls-On-A-String, 1/2 yd. of 1/8" Silk-Cord, 1/8 yd. of 1/16" Soutache Braid, One 3/8" Half-Ball Button and Five Different Colors of Embroidery Floss and Embroidery Needle. E: Purchased Hat and Silk Flowers, Purchased Gloves.
Size Combinations: A5(6-8-10-12-14), E5(14-16-18-20-22)
| *With Nap. **Without Nap. | ||||||||||
| Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| A | ||||||||||
| 45"*/** | 33/4 | 33/4 | 33/4 | 33/4 | 33/4 | 33/4 | 41/8 | 41/8 | 41/8 | yds. |
| 60"*/** | 3 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 33/4 | 33/4 | yds. |
| UNDERLINING/LINING A | ||||||||||
| 45"* | 37/8 | 37/8 | 37/8 | 37/8 | 37/8 | 37/8 | 43/8 | 43/8 | 43/8 | yds. |
| 60"* | 31/8 | 31/8 | 31/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | yds. |
| B | ||||||||||
| 45"*/** | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | yds. |
| 60"*/** | 27/8 | 31/8 | 31/8 | 31/8 | 31/8 | 31/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | 33/8 | yds. |
| UNDERLINING/LINING B | ||||||||||
| 45"*/** | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 31/2 | 41/8 | 41/8 | 41/8 | yds. |
| 60"*/** | 27/8 | 27/8 | 27/8 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | 31/4 | yds. |
| CONTRAST B (CONTINUOUS BIAS, SLEEVE BINDING, BINDING) - 45", 60"*/** - 3/4 yd. | ||||||||||
| C | ||||||||||
| 45"*/** | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 17/8 | 21/4 | 21/4 | 21/4 | yds. |
| 60"*/** | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 15/8 | 15/8 | yds. |
| SEW-IN INTERFACING C (Lightweight.) | ||||||||||
| 18", 20" | 1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 11/2 | yds. |
| LINING C | ||||||||||
| 45"** | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | yds. |
| D - 45", 60"*/** - 1/4 yd. | ||||||||||
| SEW-IN INTERFACING D (Lightweight.) - 18", 20" - 1/4 yd. | ||||||||||
| LINING D - 45"** - 1/4 yd. | ||||||||||
| E | ||||||||||
| 45", 60"*/** | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1 | 1 | yd. |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | ||||||||||
| A | 37 | 38 | 39 | 401/2 | 421/2 | 441/2 | 461/2 | 481/2 | 501/2 | ins. |
| B | 35 | 36 | 37 | 381/2 | 401/2 | 421/2 | 441/2 | 461/2 | 481/2 | ins. |
| C | 361/2 | 371/2 | 381/2 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | ins. |
| Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
| B | 68 | 69 | 70 | 711/2 | 731/2 | 751/2 | 771/2 | 791/2 | 811/2 | ins. |
| C | 33 | 34 | 35 | 361/2 | 381/2 | 401/2 | 421/2 | 441/2 | 461/2 | ins. |
| Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| A | 50 | 501/4 | 501/2 | 503/4 | 51 | 511/4 | 511/2 | 513/4 | 52 | ins. |
| B | 40 | 401/4 | 401/2 | 403/4 | 41 | 411/4 | 411/2 | 413/4 | 42 | ins. |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| A | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*/** | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | m |
| 150 cm*/** | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | m |
| UNDERLINING/LINING A | ||||||||||
| 115 cm* | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | m |
| 150 cm* | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | m |
| B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*/** | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | m |
| 150 cm*/** | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | m |
| UNDERLINING/LINING B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*/** | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | m |
| 150 cm*/** | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | m |
| CONTRAST B (CONTINUOUS BIAS, SLEEVE BINDING, BINDING) - 115 cm, 150 cm*/** - 0.7 m | ||||||||||
| C | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*/** | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | m |
| 150 cm*/** | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | m |
| SEW-IN INTERFACING C (Lightweight.) | ||||||||||
| 46 cm, 51 cm | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | m |
| LINING C | ||||||||||
| 115 cm** | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | m |
| D - 115 cm, 150 cm*/** - 0.2 m | ||||||||||
| SEW-IN INTERFACING D (Lightweight.) - 46 cm, 51 cm - 0.2 m | ||||||||||
| LINING D - 115 cm** - 0.2 m | ||||||||||
| E | ||||||||||
| 115 cm, 150 cm*/** | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | m |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Measurement at bustline | ||||||||||
| A | 94 | 97 | 99 | 103 | 108 | 113 | 118 | 123 | 128 | cm |
| B | 89 | 91 | 94 | 98 | 103 | 108 | 113 | 118 | 123 | cm |
| C | 93 | 95 | 98 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | 127 | cm |
| Width, lower edge | ||||||||||
| B | 173 | 175 | 178 | 182 | 187 | 192 | 197 | 202 | 207 | cm |
| C | 84 | 86 | 89 | 93 | 98 | 103 | 108 | 113 | 118 | cm |
| Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| A | 127 | 128 | 128 | 129 | 130 | 130 | 131 | 131 | 132 | cm |
| B | 102 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 104 | 105 | 105 | 106 | 107 | cm |