Victorian Ladies Sewing Pattern
With Leggings
Victorian Bicycling, Hiking, Hunting, Sharpshooting

Basque A with Bloomers A (front)	Basque A with Skirt (back)
Basque B With Bloomers B (front)	Basque B With Bloomers B (back)

Sizes 4-28 ~ all included in the envelope

Large, Clear Illustrations with Simplified Directions
Easy Skill Level

Ladies’ 1890’s Sporting Costumes with Leggings

View A Ladies’ Bicycle Costume is a copy of a period 1890’s pattern.  It includes a double breasted Basque with collar and revers (lapels), Leg O’Mutton sleeves, pleated back, and belt.  The skirt has double box pleats in front and back, with roomy bloomers underneath.  The bloomers blouse over the leggings and are made of same or similar fabric as the Basque.  A dickey with a high collar goes under the Basque. The Leggings are a copy of a vintage pair.  View B Basque is a representation of a hunting Basque depicted in Harper’s Bazar. The front is double breasted and has a wrap around high collar. The back, sleeves and belt are the same as View A. View B bloomers are a copy of a vintage pair of Turkish bloomers. 

Fabric:

Wool — Cheviot, Herringbone, Gabardine, Worsteds, Serge, Broadcloth, Twill, Flannel or Novelty Weaves—or Linen, Duck, Cotton Twill, Pique.  Most costumes would be of dark colors to avoid showing dirt, such as gray, blue, or  brown. 

• Basque Lining:  Polished Cotton or Sateen. 
• Skirt Lining:  Any slick Silk, Poly, or Blend, no Acetate.  
• Leggings:  Jersey, Wool Felt, Sweatshirt Knit. 
• Leggings Facings:  Cotton 

Notions: 

• Basque A:   Size 2 Hooks and Eyes, Four 1” buttons, Buckle to fit a 2 1/2” Belt. 
• Bloomers:  Skirt Hook and Eye or 1/2” button, 1/2 yd. 3/4” elastic. 
• Skirt:  Skirt Hook and Eye or 1/2” button. 
• Basque B:  Size 2 Hooks and Eyes, Six 3/4” buttons, Twelve 1/2” buttons, Buckle to fit 2 1/2” Belt. 
• Leggings:  Twelve 3/8” round top buttons, 1 pack single fold 1/2” bias tape.

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