Early 1920s Knickerbockers Downloads | Past Patterns 9883

Early 1920s Knickerbockers Downloads | Past Patterns 9883 These Early 1920s Knickerbockers Downloads reproduce an original design published by The Pictorial Review Pattern Company. Issued in early 1922, Pattern 9883 reflects the growing acceptance of women’s sportswear and active attire during the postwar years, when garments designed for movement and outdoor leisure became increasingly fashionable. Pattern 9883 was advertised in the Atlantic City Sun on March 5, 1922, where it appeared alongside a coordinated sport jacket. The advertisement praised the knickerbockers for their comfort, practicality, and modern styling—qualities that made knickerbocker suits popular for activities such as golf, walking, cycling, and other outdoor pursuits. Original Pattern Description As printed on the original Pictorial Review packaging: “Ladies’ Knickerbockers; closed at sides and fitted with darts at back. The lower leg edges are gathered and finished with wide cuffs. Inserted front pockets may be omitted.” The design features a side-closing waist, shaping darts at the back for improved fit, and gathered lower legs finished with wide cuffs—hallmark details of early 1920s women’s sporting garments. Size Information Waist Size: 28 inches This is the only size offered for this pattern As with many original-era patterns, sizing reflects period standards. Experienced sewists may resize the pattern if desired. Pattern Details 10 pattern pieces 3/8″ seam allowance included on all seams Inserted front pockets (optional) Side closure Wide cuff finish at lower leg Fabric & Yardage Requirements Fabric Required: 2½ yards of 36″ wide fabric Past Patterns founder and fashion historian Saundra Altman recommends period-appropriate fabrics such as jean, khaki cloth, and wool tweed. Colors commonly used during the early 1920s included brown, tan, Copenhagen blue, gray, white, and khaki. Difficulty Rating Difficulty: 3 / 5 (Intermediate) This pattern is rated intermediate due to the side closures, shaping darts, gathered cuffs, and precise fit required through the waist and hip. Construction is straightforward for sewists familiar with garment assembly and early 20th-century pattern conventions. What You Receive with These Early 1920s Knickerbockers Downloads Digitized reproduction of the original pattern pieces 36″ wide format for copy-shop or wide-format printing 8.5″ x 11″ tiled format A4 tiled format A0 format with no split pieces Scanned reproduction of the original Pictorial Review artwork Original written instructions and cutting guide Historical notes on the early paper pattern industry Available Format This listing is for the digital download (PDF) version of the sewing pattern. The printed (physical) version is also available here: Early 1920s Knickerbockers Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 9883 Copyright Past Patterns 1979–2026. All rights reserved.