A gown for your Queen Victoria...
This pattern is for a Romantic Era (1830s) evening gown. It is quite a lacy confection! The bodice is constructed of six pieces for a very tailored fit. The sleeves are puffed and large like those from the period and covered with a lace overlay. At the neck and sleeves are lace ruffles, and the skirt is covered with lace as well. For an authentic period look, I recommend a silk for this dress if you plan to do the lace overlays. However, omitting the overlays and using a cotton or linen would look beautiful as well!
***The sleeve and bodice pieces of the "Victoria" pattern are interchangeable with the sleeves and bodice of my "Molly" pattern, available in my shop for 16 and 18 inch dolls! Available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/638843512/pdf-pattern-molly-1830s-romantic-era
The Skirt Ruffle Tutorial that is compatible with this pattern is available for free on my website: https://pemberleythreads.com/tutorials/victoria-dress-ruffle-tutorial/?frame-nonce=a2685e5eeb
Accessorize your dress with a bonnet from the era! See last photo for details. Link to pattern here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/690475764/pdf-pattern-cynthia-1830s-bonnet-for-18
Printable PDF pattern designed to fit 18 inch dolls such as American Girl.
Pattern is for the "Victoria" 1830s Evening Gown, designed by Pemberley Threads.
Includes:
- Pattern and instructions for dress
Suggested Fabrics: Silk, satin, cotton, linen. Not suitable for heavy fabrics or knits.
Notions: three small snaps, matching thread, 1 yd of 3/8” wide ribbon, 1 and 1/3 yd of 1 ¼” wide lace, 1 ¾ yd of lace that is at least 9” wide (wider trim can be cut to size), 3-5 small silk flowers
Fabric: 1 yard 45” wide fabric for dress, 1/4 yd 45” wide fabric for lining
Listing is for one pdf download pattern only. No gowns included. This pattern is copyrighted, however you may use it for making and selling doll clothing in your small scale home based business, as long as you credit Pemberley Threads for the pattern design.
Designed for the intermediate level sewist
No refunds or returns. However, I am always available to answer questions if you need help! Send me an email at pemberleythreads [!at] gmail.com
THIS IS NOT AN AMERICAN GIRL PRODUCT, AND I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH AMERICAN GIRL. This product will fit other 18" dolls besides American Girl
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