1890's Victorian or Western Waist Blouse Pattern
Sizes 4-26 All included in the Envelope. Gay '90's - Turn-of-the-Century - Late Victorian - Belle poque. Large, clear illustrations with simplified directions. No corseting required. Intermediate Skill Level. Could be worn with LM101, 1890's 5 Gore Skirt in 3 Lengths. 1890's Waist (Blouse/Top) has a fitted foundation over which four different choices of outside design can be applied. The five different sleeves are all interchangeable. * View A has a gathered center front and back waist, two-piece mutton leg sleeves, high collar and the waist is straight all around. * View B has a draped right front, a slightly ruffled collar and a lower neckline. The bodice is pointed at the waist front and back, and has a short puffed sleeve. * The remaining Views use either View A or B bodice but change sleeves, drapes, or omit the collar. * View C omits the wrap and the mutton leg piece of the sleeve. * View E is like View D with the addition of ruffled sleeve epaulettes. * View F is like View C but uses a petal sleeve. Instructions for boning and embellishing the waist are included. Period sewing methods are shown.