1893 Blouse Waist Pattern
TV491 - 1893 Blouse Waist. Multisized 30-50" Bust. This is a basic gathered Blouse Waist, which was popular in 1893. It has a gathered front and back, with a fitted lining. The center front is cut on the straight of grain, for use with plaids and stripes. The sleeve is the Balloon Sleeve, popular in 1893-94, and has a fitted lining. The Jabot is removable. The gathered blouse waist style was popular from the 1880s, and with a different sleeve, can easily be adapted to the late bustle era. Or, left sleeveless, it can be used effectively as a "vest" for wear under jackets for an 1880-1900 look. Sizing and Yardage Information: Multisized 30-50" 45" wide fabric All Sizes Fabric 3¾ yards Lining 2½ yards Yardages given are with nap, and are approximate only. Notions: Buttons or hooks and eyes for closure. Suggested fabrics: Lawn, batiste, muslin, silk, etc. For lining: Lawn, batiste, broadcloth, muslin. etc. All the sizes are included, as given below. Western, Victorian, SASS Living History.