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1886 Autumn Victorian Overskirt by Truly Victorian
The Autumn Overskirt design is seen in several fashion plates from the early 1880's, until
about 1887. It was very popular during the transitional period of
1884 -1886, when the bustle was reintroduced after a period of unsupported skirts. It is
designed to be worn with an underskirt and bustle petticoat TV101. The long, gored
front apron is heavily swagged with pleats high at the side back, which disappear under
the back drapery. It can be either pointed or rounded, in both front and back. The back
has drooping poufs framed at the sides by a rippled "fall" on each side. The
closure is in the center back.
This is a heavy paper pattern, 3 sheets with 5 pieces (the 2 back pieces need to be
taped together). Sizing is very easy - cut the overskirt for your hip size and the
waistband for your waist size. The sewing instructions seem easy to follow, with some
illustrations. There is also a page of suggestions for various trims.
One pattern fits waist sizes 20-40 and hip sizes 29.5-50. View the size chart in the
back cover photo at left.
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