Folkwear 205 Gibson Girl Blouse

Buy the 205 Gibson Girl Blouse sewing pattern from Folkwear. The Gibson Girl was the ideal of feminine beauty at the turn of the 20th century, and by 1905, the Sears Roebuck catalogue offered 150 versions of this blouse!

It features a full-shaped front gathered into a rounded yoke, embellished in View B with tucks and lace insertion. Three-quarter length sleeves are gathered at the shoulders and into narrow cuffs. In View A, the high collar and yoke are finished with lace. In View B, rows of stitched lace replace the collar. The back opening and cuffs fasten with tiny buttons or hooks and eyes. Gathers at the centre back are held in place by narrow ties.

Sewing level: Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Soft lightweight fabrics such as batiste, lawn, muslin, or gingham. For View A, cotton calico prints are nice. For View B, fabric must not ravel easily. Silk or challis may be useful.

Fabric requirements: Views A and B: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/4 - 2 7/8 yd (2.1 - 2.7 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 yd (1.6 - 2.1 m).

Sizing: S - 3XL (approx. UK 6/8 - 28/30). Please check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Buttons or hooks and eyes; 1/2"-3/4" wide lace. 

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (40 pages); 36" wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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