Women 3XL (bust 114 cm)
1790s shift pattern, women's size 3XL (114 cm bust)
Historical undergarment from the late 18th century.
3pattern pieces
5pieces to cut
≈ 2 ydof main fabric (60" wide)
Sewing instructions
General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.
Supplies
- Linen or fine cotton
- Matching thread and the right needle
- Print the pattern at 100%, check the test square and cut the pieces following the cutting list. Transfer notches, darts and button marks.
- Sew the side gores and the underarm gussets to the sleeves.
- Sew the side seams right sides together and press open or finish the allowances.
- Sew two rows of long stitches and gather to fit the piece it joins.
- Finish the neckline with a casing and drawstring.
- Hem: double-fold to the inside, press and topstitch or blind stitch.
Cutting list
| Piece | Cut | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Body | 1× on the fold | Main fabric |
| Sleeve | 2× | Main fabric |
| Sleeve gusset | 2× | Main fabric |
Measurements used in this size
| Measurement | Value | How to measure |
|---|---|---|
| Chest/bust circumference | 114.3 cm | Around the torso at the fullest part of the chest, tape level. |
| Hip circumference | 111.2 cm | Around the hips, at the level of the hip bones. |
| Back length | 45.5 cm | From the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist. |
| Waist to knee | 69.2 cm | Along the side, from the waist to the knee. |
| Shoulder width | 47.8 cm | From one shoulder point to the other, across the back. |
| Neck circumference | 42 cm | Around the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits. |
| Shoulder to bust | 31.7 cm | From the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point. |
| Waist to floor | 114.9 cm | Along the side, from the waist to the floor, barefoot. |
| Biceps circumference | 33.4 cm | Around the widest part of the relaxed upper arm. |
| Shoulder to elbow | 38 cm | From the shoulder point to the elbow, arm slightly bent. |
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