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Armistice Blouse

Folkwear – sewing patterns for ethnic & historic clothing & costumes

Folkwear

Description

This blouse dates from 1918, at the end of World War I. Fashion was in transition from frills to practicality, and this blouse blends the two beautifully. Make it as plain or fancy as you like.

The back of the blouse extends over the shoulders to meet the lightly gathered front, and gathers at the center back waist into a self-fabric tie or ribbon, which encircles the waist to tie in front. The long collar falls softly over a center panel, or vestee, forming a deep rectangular neckline. Tiny buttons close the blouse on the left side. Long set-in sleeves gather into wide turned- back cuffs. The centre front panel can be lacy, pintucked, or plain; the collar and cuffs can be embellished in many ways. Pattern includes instructions for drawn-thread work.

Suggested fabrics: Lightweight fabrics such as gauze, batiste, voile, georgette or other light cottons; silk, rayon or blends.

Multi-sized: Misses XS – XL