{"product_id":"215-empire-dress","title":"215 Empire Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMisses sizes SM-3XL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-waisted dress known today as \"empire\" was worn in the period following the French Revolution in the late 1700s. Often called a \"chemise gown\" to satirize its scandalous brevity and lack of undergarments, it reflected a desire to return to simpler, classical Grecian dress after the excesses of the European nobility and patriot alike.  Its peak of popularity was during the \"First Empire\" period (1799-1815); hence its name.  It was worn floor length or as high as knee length in front; trains were also worn for day or evening until 1806.  The Empire Dress has remained a favorite fashion silhouette through today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolkwear presents a sewing pattern for this classic in three lengths, with two sleeve options.  A narrow bodice is gathered into a slim A-line skirt front and side panels, and full gathered skirt back that falls to just below knee length, full length, or full length with train for weddings or formal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the traditional version, drawstrings fit the bodice firmly to the bust and tie at center back. For contemporary wear, we suggest a closed back and elastic in place of the drawstrings. Short puffed sleeves may be cut very high or slightly longer - both are authentic. The longer sleeves feature button and cord detailing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested fabrics:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft, lightweight or medium-weight fabrics such as cotton gauze, batiste, dotted Swiss, rayon challis, silk, very lightweight silk velvet with drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYardage chart (.pdf)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Regency, 1700s to early 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-95b659e2-7fff-a751-af6c-1538b28a37fc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern.  Choose the pattern format you want at the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe PDF pattern has instructions, and layered files for copy shop (36” and A0), projector, and print at home (A4 or 8.5”x11”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSewing Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda of Pine City, Minnesota, says this dress is popular with the Fur Trade reenactment crowd and she has made it several times. She says, \"Some of us have a devil of a time putting together the little pieces that go around the armhole. The pattern markings are critical, and you should use tailor's tacks and position them carefully. I also suggest that you clearly mark the wrong side of each of the little pieces if your fabric's right and wrong sides are similar.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"Paper Pattern","offer_id":47133201793196,"sku":"npc1788602340908","price":13.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF Pattern","offer_id":47133201825964,"sku":"rce1788602340909","price":11.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/6348\/3308\/files\/215-empire-dress_1.jpg?v=1788602345","url":"https:\/\/chicbagluxe.shop\/products\/215-empire-dress","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}