Late 1910s Dress Downloads | Past Patterns 9127

Late 1910s Dress Downloads | Past Patterns 9127 These Late 1910s Dress Downloads reproduce an original sewing pattern published by The New Idea Pattern Company for The Woman’s Magazine Styles. Pattern No. 9127 is dated to May 1918, reflecting the transitional fashion years at the end of World War I when women’s dresses emphasized practicality, simplified construction, and relaxed silhouettes. Original Pattern Description As described on the original New Idea pattern envelope: “Ladies’ Dress. Having a waist in open neck, with side body and lower part of front and back in one, with the sleeves in full-length or in shorter length with turned-back cuffs; a gathered straight skirt with tucks and 38 inches in length or shorter. Collar may be omitted. Back closing. Girdle not given.” Design & Construction Details These Late 1910s Dress Downloads feature an integrated bodice-and-skirt construction in which the side body extends into the lower front and back portions of the garment. This method creates a clean vertical line typical of late-1910s dresses while reducing seam complexity. The skirt is straight and softly gathered, finished with horizontal tucks that add texture without excessive fullness. Sleeves may be made full length or shortened with turned-back cuffs, allowing flexibility for seasonal wear. The neckline is open, with an optional collar that may be omitted. The waist is defined with a belt or internal stay rather than rigid internal structuring, reflecting the shift away from Edwardian tailoring toward more wearable, everyday garments. Pattern Specifications Original Pattern Company: The New Idea Pattern Company Publication Date: May 1918 Number of Pattern Pieces: 8 Seam Allowance: 3/8 inch allowed on all seams and finishing edges, except where noted Closure: Back closing Skirt Length: Approximately 38 inches, with option for shorter length Size Information This pattern is offered in a single original size only: Bust: 38 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 42 inches This reflects the original sizing of the period. Experienced sewists may resize the pattern as needed. For resizing guidance, please see: https://pastpatterns.com/resizing-vintage-patterns/ Materials & Yardage Original envelope requirements for full-length sleeves: 5 1/8 yards of 44-inch wide fabric 1 yard of 1½-inch wide belting No specific fabrics were suggested on the original packaging. Period-appropriate choices include lightweight wool crepe, silk charmeuse, or cotton voile, depending on season and intended use. What You Receive with These Late 1910s Dress Downloads Digitized, historically accurate reproduction of the original pattern pieces 36-inch 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 New Idea pattern artwork and sizing chart Original written instructions with cutting layouts and construction notes Additional notes on waistline finishes and belt construction Difficulty Rating Difficulty: 3 / 5 (Intermediate) These Late 1910s Dress Downloads are best suited to intermediate sewists. While the overall silhouette is straightforward, the integrated bodice-and-skirt construction, gathered skirt with tucks, sleeve variations, and period-correct waistline finishing techniques require careful handling and accurate fitting. Available Format This listing is for the digital download (PDF) version of the sewing pattern. The printed (physical) version is also available here: Late 1910s Dress Sewing Pattern Copyright Past Patterns 1979–2026. All rights reserved.