This is a digital sewing pattern for a Georgian dress worn from 1770-90.
Two different sleeves are included: 1. a one-piece elbow-length sleeve, 2. a long two-piece and narrow sleeve, reaching the wrist and buttoned there. Optionally you can add a “wing” on top of sleeve two.
Please scroll down for yardage and pattern information
The dress is closed at the center front with hooks and eyes, the front can be sewn classically plain or as a cutaway front. The back is pleated with a cut-on skirt, alternatively back and skirt can be sewn as separated pieces (with little alterations to the sewing pattern). All pieces from fashion fabric are attached to a base from lining as usual at that time.
Underneath the petticoat different types of bum rolls and hip pads are worn to reach the desired silhouette. For the Robe a l´Anglaise best serves a crescent-shaped bum roll (included in the pattern).
The overskirt is pleated into small folds and attached to the bodice. Up to size US 18 (EU 44) two panels with a width of 55” (140cm) are needed, from size US 20 (EU 46) you´ll need three panels.
Fitted to be worn over stays or a corset. Also suitable for cosplay costumes.
Recommended fabrics:
Fashion fabric: (silk) taffeta or printed light to middweight cotton fabrics
Petticoat: (silk) taffeta or light to middleweight cotton fabrics
Lining, bum roll: (glazed) cotton or linen fabric
Apron: cotton lawn or voile
Sash: (silk) taffeta
Fabric required:
US 8-18 (EU 34-44):
Dress with short sleeves: 4 yds. (3.5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Dress with long sleeves and cutaway front: 4.5 yds. (4m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Petticoat: 3 yds. (2,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining: 1.7 yds. (1,5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Apron: 2 yds. (1.7m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Sash: 1.1yds. (1m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
buttons or wooden disks: Ø 3/8“ - 1/2“ (1-1,5cm): 10 pcs.
Hooks and eyes, cotton tape 3/8“ and 5(/8„ (1cm and 1,5cm) wide
plastic boning about 1/4“ wide, stuffing
US 20-30 (EU 46-56):
Dress with short sleeves: 5.5yds. (5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Dress with long sleeves and cutaway front: 6 yds. (5.5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Petticoat: 4 yds. (3.5m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Lining: 2.2 yds. (2m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Apron: 2 yds. (1.7m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
Sash: 1.1yds. (1m) with a width of 55“ (140cm)
buttons or wooden disks: Ø 3/8“ - 1/2“ (1-1,5cm): 10 pcs.
Hooks and eyes, cotton tape 3/8“ and 5(/8„ (1cm and 1,5cm) wide
plastic boning about 1/4“ wide, stuffing