I used the wonderful Beatrix Potter Walking Skirt pattern and Edwardian Shirtwaist to make this outfit to celebrate our school centenary. The entire school, staff and parents dressed up and went to Beamish open air museum,

I created this shirtwaist pattern to go with my “Beatrix” Skirt and Jacket. Now you’ll be able to create a complete outfit–even a jaunty riding habit!–from this trio of patterns, all inspired by 1909 originals.

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Illustration of blouses from a 1904 fashion circular. Scrumptious! This is the decade of tucks-a-plenty and lace in profusion, including on the underthings.

Here are some of the featured patterns from the same 1918 People's Home Journal magazine shown earlier in this section. Patterns for waists are at left, while gowns and skirts are featured at right.

Woman's waist pattern, circa 1915. Note the long, draped collar and belted waist. Both were popular from about 1914-1918.