View A
View B
Hat and parasol not included
Sizes 2-26 All Included
1909 - 1913
This is a pattern for two styles that were common during
the period 1909-1913. The pieces can be combined for many different
looks. This dress goes from day to evening with all dress pieces interchangeable.
The Guimpe (blouse) can be worn under it or not. The Sample
for View A was made from a sequined sari - imagine wearing
it with a turban style headdress adorned with a feather in front and
long gloves. Don't forget your ostrich feather fan. With
View B you can indulge in maximum hat, high top shoes, and
parasol. Fun!
1909-1913 Directoire (slightly empire) dress
has princess seamed (boning optional) bodice to waist, with short
or elbow length sleeves. Two choices can go over that; kimono
sleeve shown in View A or overbodice shown in View B.
The skirt is sewn to the underbodice raised 2" from the waist in front
and raised higher in back. The back can be trained or not, with either
a square or pointed shape. Back opening has period placket with hooks
and eyes or modern zipper. An optional overskirt can be added and
modified to be straight or "V'ed". Dress pieces are interchangeable.
A separate guimpe (blouse) has a high collar, two piece sleeves, and
buttons down the back. Period sewing methods are shown and modern
shortcuts suggested.
- Please note this pattern is not intended as a exact copy of
any dress in the 1998 film Titanic.
- This pattern's difficulty is rated Intermediate.
