Truly Victorian 1895 Ripple Skirt in Waist Sizes 20"-46" Paper Sewing Pattern # TV 296

Truly Victorian sewing pattern number TV 296
1895 Ripple Skirt
Bell Epoque 1890-1900
Pattern includes waist sizes 20" - 46"
Pattern condition: Uncut, factory folded and complete with instructions.
~ Item for sale is a sewing pattern, not a finished garment ~

This skirt is drafted based on an original pattern from an 1895 Harper’s Bazaar Magazine supplement. The very full skirt has a gore in front, and very wide gores on each side. The sides fall smoothly from the waist into four folds at the hem. The back is made up of three godets, each forming a large fold. The folds are held in place by a tape on the inside. The placket is in the left side back seam. The opening is hidden under the left back godet.

The skirt measures a full six yards around at the hem. This is the widest skirt I have seen for this period. It should be worn over several petticoats to give the proper wide effect. Combine this skirt with huge sleeves, and you have a classic 1890’s look.

This pattern works best with 54" wide fabric for sizes A through I, or 60" wide material for sizes J through N. If using narrower fabric, you will need to piece together the wide size gore.