1890's Sporting Costume with Leggings
LM110
Historical clothing pattern covering 2 different styles of late Victorian/Early Edwardian sporting costume.
Women's clothing was undergoing 'rationalisation' during these period and were finally getting some "slightly" more practical choices for sporting activities.
These wonderful costumes would have been worn by ladies for bicycling, hiking, hunting, sharp shooting etc.
They are copies of original designs and would be greay for anyone doing historical re-enactment or plays.
Includes Simplified instructions and is 'easy skill level'.
JoAnn at Laughing Moon says
View A Ladies’ Bicycle Costume is a copy of a period 1890’s pattern. It includes a double breasted Basque with collar and revers (lapels), Leg O’Mutton sleeves, pleated back, and belt. The skirt has double box pleats in front and back, with roomy bloomers underneath. The bloomers blouse over the leggings and are made of same or similar fabric as the Basque. A dickey with a high collar goes under the Basque. The Leggings are a copy of a vintage pair.
View B Basque is a representation of a hunting Basque depicted in Harper’s Bazar. The front is double breasted and has a wrap around high collar. The back, sleeves and belt are the same as View A. View B bloomers are a copy of a vintage pair of Turkish bloomers.
Specification:
LM110