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Women of the Late Bustle Era,
1882-1889

Past Patterns 905-7: Three Piece Ensemble, Bodice, Skirt, and Overskirt Fashionable circa 1883-4 Past Patterns 905-7: Three Piece Ensemble, Bodice, Skirt, and Overskirt Fashionable circa 1883-4

Past Patterns 905-7: Three Piece Ensemble, Bodice, Skirt, and Overskirt Fashionable circa 1883-4.

Past Patterns' Summer Three-Piece Dress is worn without a bustle. The October 1889 issue Godey's Ladies Magazine states:

The war between a small bustle and none at all still continues. Everyone cannot dispense with this little addition to their figures. Those who can dispense with it, however, are only to glad to do so, and, by making underskirts very full at the back, this can generally be done, even by not quite perfect figures.

This pattern comes in three sizes, and the three patterns may be purchased individually for $10.00 each, or as a set for $25.00.

SALE! These patterns are now on SALE for $8.00 each or $20 for the set!

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Laughing Moon 106: California Pants. Mid to Late 19th Century -1850 - 1900, Civilian Style Pants or Modern Western Wear. One women's and three men's fits. More information...

Price: $14.00

Truly Victorian 374: 1886 Bordered Asymetrical Overskirt Truly Victorian 374: 1886 Bordered Asymetrical Overskirt. Truly Victorian's most ingenious skirt yet, it is sure to stand out in a crowd. Best suited for bordered or edged fabrics, including lace, eyelet, border prints, and cut work.
The apron starts with the border high on the left hip, and falls in graceful folds to the hem on the right side. On the right side hip is a beautiful fan of pleats, giving a rumpled effect to the apron. Four burnouse pleats make the back bouffant with only 45" wide fabric.

Price:$14.50

208T - 1897 Circular Skirt.

Past Patterns #303 1882-1888 Bustle Wedding Gown with Cathedral Train.

The bodice fastens by lacing in the front which is drawn through eyelets. The bodice is boned and form fitting. The sleeves are 7/8 length. The neck and sleeves are trimmed with Brussels lace. The bustle is created with metal stays in three rows from below the center back waist to the knees. While the bustle is stylish it is not necessary to enhance the gown which is quite lovely without it or the cathedral train.

Price: $29.00 SALE! $20.00 While supply lasts.


Past Patterns 904: 1880's Polonaise and Walking Skirt

Past Patterns 904: 1880's Polonaise and Walking Skirt.

This delicate, doll-like ensemble is made of fine white batiste, Valenciennes lace and silk ribbon. An open square neck is an option worn in the afternoon or evening. The skirt is a gored underskirt of unbleached muslin with a white batiste ruffle overlay. The bustle is created at the hips by the drapery.

This pattern is multi-sized 10 through 20. All the sizes are in one package. Look at our National Standard size chart below for your size. All sizes require 4 1/4 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric for the tunic and skirt ruffles.

If this dress is made of a printed cotton consider using reproduction calico buttons.

Price: $25.00.

1888 - Reception dress. Patterns of History 1888 - Reception dress. Bustled, height of fashion for late 1880's. Choose small (8-10-12) or large (14-16-18)

Price $20.00 SALE! $15.00 While supply lasts.

Size Small (8-10-12):
Size Large (14-16-18):


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