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Period Clothing Patterns and Cutting Diagrams

IMPORTANT: Notes On Using Our Patterns

These patterns are reproduced from original period patterns and from cutting diagrams found in English, French and American publications of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Those copied from full-sized patterns were scanned in at 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 of the original size as indicated on each piece. They can be printed out and enlarged on a photocopier, projector, digitally, or by hand. The scale in inches is also given on each piece, in case they do not print out true to size.

Patterns copied from cutting diagrams have been scanned in at 1 to 1½ times original size and are not to scale. Where a graduated ruler system is required to custom draft these, in its absence we recommend that the pieces are drafted to the measurements given and later adjusted to size.

We also include period cutting layouts and diagrams which are not always to scale. These are intended to give approximate proportions as a guide by which to cut a garment.

All of these patterns come in one size only: that of the original. They will have to be adjusted to fit modern proportions and the individual figure. We strongly recommend fitting a toile cut from scrap material before cutting into your chosen fabric.

We are happy to grant non-commercial private and personal use of the patterns we share with you for free, but permission must be obtained prior to using them for any other purpose. . We hope you will respect our copyright and the effort involved in webbing these patterns.

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