LUCILE - Edwardian Evening Gown Pattern 1912 Titanic Era Kimono Overdress Historical Sewing Pattern

Step back into the golden age of luxury with this stunning Edwardian evening gown pattern inspired by the iconic designs of Lucile (Lady Duff-Gordon), one of the most celebrated couturiers of the Titanic era.

✨ WHAT'S INCLUDED:

📐 Full-size pattern pieces in multiple formats:

• A4 (home printing)
• A1 (copy shop)
• A0 (large format)
• US Letter

📖 Comprehensive step-by-step tutorial with detailed instructions and photos covering:

• Base evening gown construction with boned bodice
• Kimono overdress with diagonal neckline and decorative trim
• Sleeve decorations with lace and contrasting fabric
• Skirt hem embellishments
• Draped decorative belt with side sash
• Closure techniques with hidden snaps and hooks

Perfect for historical reenactment, Titanic-themed events, Edwardian events, costume design, or creating a museum-quality inspired reproduction.

📏 SIZING & FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:

Pattern includes detailed sizing guide and fabric layout examples.

Recommended materials (approximately):

• 3 meters silk taffeta (base gown, skirt hem, decorations)
• 1 meter blue taffeta (belt, sleeve trim, decorations)
• 2.5 meters silk chiffon (kimono overdress)
• Metallic lace in Liberty/Edwardian style
• 2-3 meters glazed cotton or Holland linen (lining)
• Cotton herringbone tape, boning, hooks & eyes
• 1 meter matching cord and some meters of embroidery thread for tassels (instructions on how to make tassels NOT included, but you may find them here in my blog post HERE).
• 1 meter satin tape tall 4 cm for the ponpon

IMPORTANT, SKILL LEVEL: Advanced

This pattern is designed for experienced sewers comfortable with:

• Boning and structured bodice construction
• Creating placket openings and flatlining
• Working with delicate fabrics (silk, chiffon, taffeta)
• Hand-finishing techniques
• Draping and pleating
• Historical garment construction methods

📥 INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Please note: Seam allowances are NOT included - add your preferred seam allowance to pattern pieces.

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