RH707 — 1670s-1690s Bodiced Gown

Description

Buy our pattern and make this gorgeous Restoration gown.

Full size paper patterns for 1670s-1690s Bodiced Gown based on extant English examples. Trained and non-trained versions included. Fits busts 30½”-48″ and waists 23″-41″. All sizes included in one envelope. Embellishment suggestions included.

Suggested Fabrics:
silk satin, taffeta, or tissue
lightweight silk or fine linen for lining
5oz. linen for interlining

Yardage Requirements:
Bodice 1 yd at least 45″ wide
lining 1 yd at least 45″ wide
interlining 2 yds at least 45″ wide
sleeves 1 yd at least 45″ wide

Skirts (no train) 3 yds at least 60″ wide
lining (optional) 3 yds at least 60″ wide

Skirts (trained) 4 yds at least 60″ wide
lining (optional) 4 yds at least 60″ wide

Notions:
thread
7mm or ¼” half oval or round reeds or ¼” corset boning
silk ribbon, cloth tape or leather for binding
wood or horn busk
corset lacing
ribbon or metalic braid trim to taste

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