This is not a printed pattern. This is a PDF digital download of pattern #103.
You will receive the instructions, the front and back cover, and instructions on how to print the pattern in letter size. You will also receive 8 A0 size colored lines pattern pages. You will also receive the the whole pattern in 8 A0 size black dashed lines with size layers. The pattern is further sectioned in black and white files that contain just the Views separately. This means you can print just the View you want in just the size you want by using a PDF Reader like Adobe Acobat or Foxit, or you can print the whole pattern in just the size(s) you want. The A0 pattern pages are meant for you to send them to an online printer or take them to your local print shop that has a wide format printer. If you are unwilling or unable to install a PDF Reader on your device, the pattern pieces have also been pre-tiled for you. Please note that if you use the pre-tiled files you cannot choose any size paper except for letter or A4 and the size layer function will not work.
Pattern # 103 1890's Waist with Four Bodice and Five Sleeve Options
Misses Sizes 4 - 26 - All Sizes included in Pattern and are size selectable
Gay 90's - Turn-of-the-Century - Late Victorian - Belle Epoque
Large, clear illustrations with simplified directions. No corseting required. Intermediate Skill Level. Could be worn with Pattern #101 (1890's 5 Gore Skirt in 3 Lengths) 1890's Waist (Bodice) has a fitted foundation over which four different choices of outside design can be applied. The five different sleeve options are all interchangeable with all the bodice options.
View A has a gathered center front and back waist, two-piece mutton leg sleeves, high collar and the waist is straight all around.
View B has a draped right front, a slightly ruffled collar and a lower neckline. The bodice is pointed at the waist front and back, and has a short puffed sleeve.
The remaining views use either View A or B bodice but change sleeves, drapes, or omit the collar.
View C omits the wrap and the mutton leg piece of the sleeve.
View E is like View D with the addition of ruffled sleeve epaulettes.
View F is like View C but uses a petal sleeve. Instructions for boning and embellishing the waist are included.