Mid 1890s Basque Waist Downloads | Bust Sizes 32-34 | Past Patterns 8355

These Mid 1890s Basque Waist Downloads reproduce an original design by The Butterick Pattern Company The Mid 1890s Basque Waist Downloads present a faithful digital reproduction of a fitted basque bodice that reflects the dramatic silhouette of the mid-1890s. Featuring a ripple peplum and bold leg-o’-mutton sleeves, this design captures the structured elegance worn for calling toilettes and fashionable daytime ensembles. As described on the original Butterick envelope, this garment is a “Ladies’ Basque Waist with ripple peplum sewed on, to be made with a whole French back or a conventional basque back.” The bodice is shaped through multiple sections, with gathered fullness at the center front and a peplum extending the waistline in true late Victorian fashion. Pattern Features Fitted basque waist with ripple peplum Choice of French back or conventional basque back construction Sectioned fronts with gathered center fullness One-seam leg-o’-mutton sleeves with fitted lower arm Standing collar and optional decorative trim Size Information This download is sized for Bust Sizes 32–34, drafted to period proportions. The original pattern includes outlet allowances that permit limited fitting adjustments within the size range. A test garment is strongly recommended for best results. Pattern Pieces This set contains 16 pattern pieces, faithfully reproduced from the original Butterick drafting. Fabric & Yardage Period recommendations include mohair, brilliantine, crépon, serge, and other novelty dress goods, often combined with velvet, ribbon, or passementerie for trim. Original yardage guidance indicates approximately 3⅝ yards of 36-inch wide fabric, depending on layout and design choices. Download Format Information 36-inch wide format 8.5″ x 11″ (tiled) A4 (tiled) A0 (no split pieces) The instruction booklet is included in both 8.5″ x 11″ and A4 formats. Historical Notes This basque waist appears in mid-1890s Butterick documentation and period fashion publications, illustrating the era’s emphasis on structured bodices, extended waistlines, and dramatically shaped sleeves. These elements defined fashionable dress during the height of the late Victorian period. Difficulty Rating Difficulty: 4 / 5 (Advanced) This pattern involves precision fitting, multiple bodice sections, structured sleeve construction, and period-appropriate finishing techniques. Confident intermediate to advanced sewists will find this project both challenging and rewarding. Bundle Option Available These Mid 1890s Basque Waist Downloads may be purchased individually or as part of a two-pattern digital bundle. The bundle combines Past Patterns 8355 – Mid 1890s Basque Waist Downloads with Past Patterns 0301 – Early 1890s Wedding Gown Bodice Downloads, providing two coordinated Victorian bodice styles in a single purchase. Select your preferred option before adding to cart: Past Patterns 8355 – Mid 1890s Basque Waist Downloads Past Patterns 0301 + 8355 – Coordinated 1890s Bodice Downloads Bundle Printed Version Available If you prefer a physical pattern, this design is also available in printed format here: Mid 1890s Basque Waist Sewing Pattern | Past Patterns 8355 Copyright Past Patterns 1979-2026. All rights reserved.