Truly Victorian TV462 sewing Pattern for 1883-1889 Tail Bodice long and short

Description

This bodice is designed after a style shown in an 1883 Haper’s Bazar
magazine.
This style was also popular in the later 1880’s and 1890’s, as
well.
The front of this bodice has a point and the sides extend past
the waist.
The back and side-back have “tails” that lay in double box
pleats, giving the classic “waterfall” style, in either a long or short
version.
The sleeve is in 2 pieces, and can be made either full- or
3/4-length.
There is a full mandarin collar for the high neck, a
mandarin collar for the keyhole neckline, and a half collar for the open
neck variation.
The bodices are drafted based on a tailoring method actually used in
the 1880’s. Each size is hand drawn, not scaled, with all of the seams
true to the era. This bodice is designed to fit snugly over a corset,
and over a bustle.
Sizing and Yardage Information:
Yardages given are with nap, and are approximate only.
For Interlining, use a firmly woven fabric like heavy broadcloth, or light twill or denim.
Notions:
Ten 1/4″ Bones; Buttons for closure. .
All the sizes are included, as given below.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
Bust
30″
32″
34″
36″
38″
40″
42″
44″
46″
48″
50″
52″
54″
56″
Waist
22″
24″
26″
28″
30″
32″
34″
36″
38″
40″
42″
44″
46″
48″
Fabric/lining
Long tails
4 1/2 yards
4 3/4 yards
Fabric/lining
Short tails
3 3/4 yards
4 yards
Interlining
1 3/4 yards