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1899 Wedding Gown
from
Patterns of History
The
Gibson Girl bride who wore this two-piece wedding gown in June 1899
incorporated several fashionable elements into its design, such as the
“mousquetaire” sleeves which are gathered along the seam line, a high
collar, a v-shaped waist, and a gored skirt en train. The original is of
medium-weight silk satin and ornamented with chiffon, beads, and
lilies-of-the-valley. Package
includes patterns for two bodice options and a skirt.Sizes: Small (8-10-12)
Large (14-16-18)
WIS-1899S……….$21.95
1939 Wedding Gown
by Past Patterns
Eleanor Zylstra was married in this gown in October 1939. The original fabric is cream acetate satin. The lace at the yoke, collar, cuffs and cathedral train is a deeper cream. The closure is secured with four snaps at the left side. Multisized pattern 10-16
P304...........$25.00
1929-1931 Wedding Gown
by Past Patterns
This bright, white silk organza wedding gown is lined with a white bies cut rayone slip. The center front of the dress is cut on the bias. Bias grain has bounce, swing and stretch. This garment is easy and fast to make. Multisized pattern 10-16 all in one packet.
P305........$25.00
1899 Wedding Gown
by Wisconsin Historical Society
The original gown giving rise to this pattern consists of a bodice and skirt made of heavy, lustrous silk satin, known as Duchesse satin in 1899. The puffed bodice is decorated with a yoke of shirred chiffon and pearls. The gored skirt "en traine" is fitted at the hips, but flares out to the hem. Pleated chiffon is used as a trim.
WIS1899-S......... $21.95
WIS1899-L......... $21.95
1893 Wedding Gown Bodice
by Past Patterns
Worn by Frances Arnold at her marriage to Wm Chaddock on June 21, 1893. The gown was ordered from Marshall Fields in Chicago, IL. Wear the bodice with the 208 skirt. Multi-sized pattern 8-20
P301 ........... $19.00
1897 Circular Skirt by Past Patterns
Because this skirt is not gored, it is quick and easy to sew. This skirt is to be worn with P301 the Wedding gown bodice to complete the ensemble. This style of skirt, which fits smoothly over the hips was popular from the mid 1890s among fashionable society. Multi-sized pattern 8-20
P208......... $14.00
Edwardian Bridal Gown and Afternoon Dress
by Folkwear
This gown catures the essential elements of Edwardian charm: a high neck, puffed sleeves, nipped-in waist, a sumptuously full sweep of skirt and plenty of lacy detail. Can also be made into a lovely afternoon dress. Includes sizes 8-16
F227.........$19.95
1882-1885 Wedding Gown
by Past Pattern
The bustle is created with metal stays in three rows from below the center back waist to the knees. The bustle is nice but not necessary to enhance the cathedral train and the gown is also quite lovely without the train. Multi-sized 10-16 in one packet.
P303........$22.00