This is the companion pattern for my women’s 1914 Afternoon Dress and includes options for darling play dresses and fancy heirloom gowns.

• Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 10 all included in one envelope.
• Options for short, puffed sleeves and cap sleeves (short or long) included.
• Pattern includes instructions for lace insertion, and appendix includes traceable embroidery designs.
• You can also use the pattern to create a simple shift-style underdress. All instructions included!
• Appendix shows earlier designs for girls, so you can see how easy it is to make this pattern work for the early to mid-Edwardian Era.
• Photo Instructions in the works!
• Click to download the Girls’ 1914 Pattern Chart.

The photographs above show models wearing two different dresses made from this pattern. As you can see, the bodice is poufed (gathered) in the front, and the skirt gathers all the way around. The optional waistline sash can be made from cotton, velvet, silk, or wide ribbon. This pattern is rated “intermediate” because of the heirloom techniques included (French seams; lace insertion). However, making a simple day dress is not beyond the skill of a beginner!

Note: If you purchased a copy of this pattern prior to 2007, click HERE for corrections/revisions.