Simplicity Sewing Pattern S8941 H5 Misses Costume by American Duchess Size 6-8-10-12-14

Simplicity S8941 Regency Gown & Robe Sewing Pattern is a beautiful, easy-to-make historical costume perfect for Jane Austen events. The gown consists of an adjustable bodice with a gathered front and fitted back, which can be made with 3/4 sleeves and no train, or long sleeves and a full train. The open robe features a fitted bodice that hooks in front and is designed to be worn over the gown, and can be made with long sleeves or short, and with a train or not. All of the pieces in this pattern are interchangeable. This costume can be worn without stays. The underbodice is darted at the bust, which can easily be adjusted or eliminated to be worn with stays as well. The gown features drawstring closures on the overbodice at empire waist and bustline, which allows for adjustability and preference for fit. Size H5 (6-8-10-12-14) fits Bust 30 1/2" - 36" Waist 23" - 28" Hips 32 1/2" - 38". Size R5 (14-16-18-20-22) fits Bust 36" - 44" Waist 28" - 37" Hips 38" - 46". Suggested Fabrics - Gown - voile, batiste, lawn, dotted swiss, lightweight printed cotton, very lightweight silk taffeta, silk satin, handkerchief weight linen. Lining - lightweight linen, cotton muslin. Open Robe - silk taffeta, silk satin, silk brocade, sari fabric, lightweight wool, printed cotton, shirtweight linen.