Edwardian Ladies Costume Downloads | Past Patterns 5155

This Edwardian Ladies Costume Downloads pattern reproduces an original 1913 design published by The Pictorial Review Pattern Company. The Edwardian Ladies Costume Downloads set offers a faithful digital reproduction of a Pictorial Review pattern issued in June–July 1913. This design reflects the transitional years at the end of the Edwardian era, when women’s fashion began shifting away from rigid corsetry toward smoother lines and greater ease of movement. About This 1913 Edwardian Ladies Costume As described on the original pattern envelope: “Ladies’ Costume. Without lining. Having high or open neck, long one-piece sleeves perforated for short sleeves. High waist line and attached two-piece skirt in regulation or shorter length.” The garment features a raised waistline, adaptable sleeve length, and an attached two-piece skirt that may be made in regulation or shortened length. The overall silhouette is refined and vertical, making it ideal for historical costuming, theatrical use, or advanced period sewing projects. Historical Context The Pictorial Review was a leading American women’s magazine in the early twentieth century, well regarded for its stylish paper patterns and editorial content. By 1913, fashion was transitioning away from the Edwardian S-bend silhouette toward a more natural figure line, foreshadowing the changes brought by World War I. This pattern captures that moment of evolution, combining Edwardian elegance with emerging modern sensibilities. Pattern Details Bust Size: 36 inches (only size offered) Number of Pattern Pieces: 8 Seam Allowances: 1 inch at shoulders and underarm when indicated by notches; all other seams 3/8 inch Skirt Options: Regulation or shorter length Materials Required 3 5/8 yards of 44-inch-wide fabric 4 3/8 yards of 36-inch-wide fabric 2 3/4 yards of 54-inch-wide fabric Suggested Fabrics Suitable fabrics include serge, velvet, satin, silk, linen, taffeta, foulard, lingerie fabrics, and voile. Period colors included pale cream, khaki, deep brown, green, rose, blues, and striped textiles. What You Receive (Digital Download) This digital pattern download includes: 36-inch wide pattern format 8.5″ x 11″ tiled pattern format A4 tiled pattern format A0 format with no split pieces The download also includes written cutting and construction instructions reproduced from the original pattern materials, two pages of historical information on the early twentieth-century paper pattern industry, and Past Patterns’ Pattern Guide to Editing Garments Due to Bust Size. Please note that the original instructions do not include step-by-step illustrations. This pattern is intended for experienced sewists comfortable working with period drafting conventions. Skill Level Skill Level: 4 / 5 (Advanced) This Edwardian Ladies Costume Downloads pattern requires confidence in historical garment construction, sleeve setting, fitting, and interpretation of minimally illustrated instructions. Also Available in Printed Format If you prefer a physical pattern, the printed version is available here: Edwardian Ladies Costume Sewing Pattern Copyright Past Patterns 1979–2025. All rights reserved.