Ladies Gay 90s Bustle Dresses

1890's Side Closing Bodices #207 & Circular Skirt #208
by Past Patterns

    Side Closing Bodices. #207

    These two bodices represent the tailored and frilly styles of the Gay 1890s. The small gigot sleeve is particularly attractive to create a broad shoulder line, which in turn gives the illusion of a small waist.

This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 20. All the sizes are in one package.

    Circular Skirt. #208

    Because the Circular Skirt is not gored, it is quick and easy to sew. This style fits smoothly over the hips.

   The pattern is multi-sized 8 through 20.

1893 Wedding Gown Bodice
by Past Patterns #301

   Worn by Frances Arnold at her marriage to William Chaddock on June 21, 1893. The bodice was ordered from Marshall Fields in Chicago, Illinois. Wear the bodice with the 208 skirt.

   The original fabric is a heavy silk candlelight satin.

   The pattern is multi-sized 8 through 20. This is a pattern for the bodice only.

1894 Butterick Pattern Company Tea Gown or Wrapper
by Past Patterns #211

   It was permissible to entertain close friends at home wearing a tea gown or wrapper. The rich could afford to have their tea gown custom made of embroidered silk and expensive lace. The middle class could order their tea gown from the back of the Sears Roebuck or Montgomery Ward catalog or purchase the 1894 Butterick pattern and make their own.

   The waist is drawn in snugly with a self fabric belt or wide ribbon, while the Watteau pleats at center back hang loosely away from the body. The gown pleats are held in place by the smooth fitting yoke. The yoke is self fabric trimmed or finished with lace.

   The leg 'o mutton sleeves make this a stylish garment which rich or poor would find irresistible.

   The pattern is multi-sized 10 through 18.

1880s-1890s Riding Habit Ensemble
by Past Patterns. #900, 901 & 902

1880s-1890s Riding Habit Bodice #902

   Riding Habit Bodice is the traditional form fitting, fully darted and high collared style worn with tailored skirts.

   The pattern is multi-sized 10 through 20. All sizes require 1-1/2 Yds. of 60 inch wide fabric or 2 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric.

1880s-1890s Riding Habit Skirt #900

   The Riding Habit Skirt is the classic full riding skirt with darts at the knees and longer on the left side and front to hide the feet. When walking the extra length is draped around the right hip and fastened at the center back waist with a button and ribbon loop.

Multi-sized 10-20. All sizes require 3-1/4 Yds. of preferably 60" wide fabric to prevent piecing.

1880s-1890s Riding Habit Trousers #901

   The Trowsers are worn instead of a petticoat. The trowsers are not worn without the skirt. The lady is pictured with the silk knit undervest she would have worn under the bodice.

The pattern is multi-sized 10 through 20. All sizes require 1-5/8 Yds. of 60 wide fabric.