Folkwear 227 Edwardian Gown

Buy the 227 Edwardian Gown sewing pattern from Folkwear. This is Edwardian charm at its best. A composite of several originals, this gown captures the essential elements of Edwardian charm - the high neck, puffed sleeves, nipped-in waist, a sumptuously full sweep of skirt, and as much lacy detail as the eye can behold.

All views feature bodice and hip yokes that descend into long panels in the front that end at the waist and hem. The bodice fullness is softly gathered into the yokes and a full circle skirt falls from the hip. The sleeves, while full and puffed at the cap, are snug-filling below the elbow. The centre-back opening may be fastened with hooks and eyes, buttons, or a zipper.

View A is the simple antique design which provides smart contemporary styling. It is unembellished, has a stand-up collar and modern mid-calf hem length.

View B features lace insertion. The collar is made entirely of lace. A deep flounce creates a floor-length hem, and yards and yards of easy-to-sew lace insertion on the yokes, sleeves, and skirt are perfect for bride and bridesmaid alike, as well as afternoon tea gowns.

View C is the piece de la resistance, with all the features of View B, plus additional lace insertion on the sleeves, skirt, and flounce. The crowning touch is a myriad of tiny pin tucks on the bodice and hip yokes. A lovely twelve-inch train completes the gown. The great variety of fine detail makes this a gown worthy of heirloom status, yet it is entirely machine-sewn.

The original gowns were always made of very sheer white cotton, so if you are planning an authentic ensemble, you will want to make the 203 Edwardian Underthings and/or the 226 Princess Slip.

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?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: One of the pattern pieces is divided across two A0 sheets. The two sheets will need to be joined with no overlap. 

Suggested fabrics: All views: Light to medium weight cottons and blends such as batiste, lawn, voile, or broadcloth; handkerchief linen; silk broadcloth; crepe de chine; satin; taffeta. Originals were made of cotton batiste. Stripes, plaids, one-way prints or diagonals are not suitable. View A also: Rayon or wool challis. View C (tucked version): Permanent press fabrics are not suitable.

Fabric requirements: Fabric requirements are for fabric without nap, pile, or one-way design.

View A: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 4 1/4 - 6 1/4 yd (3.9 - 5.7 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 3 3/4 - 4 3/4 yd (3 - 4.3 m).

View B: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 7 1/2 - 9 1/4 yd (6.9 - 8.5 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 6 - 6 3/4 yd (5.5 - 6.2 m).

View C: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 9 7/8 - 11 1/8 yd (9 - 10.2 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 7 1/2 - 9 1/8 yd (6.9 - 8.3 m).

Sizing: XS - 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 - 28/30). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: All views: Thread; 4 hooks and eyes; 11 buttons, 1/4" (6 mm) in diameter OR 11 pairs of hooks and eyes OR one 22" (56 cm) zipper // View B also: 19 yd (17.4 m) of 3/4" (2 cm) wide insertion lace with two straight edges; 9 1/4 yd (8.5 m) of 1/2" (13 mm) wide pre-gathered lace edging; 12 1/2 yd (11.5 m) of 2" (5 cm) wide insertion lace with two straight edges // View C also: 42 1/4 yd (38.65 m) of 3/4" (2 cm) wide insertion lace with two straight edges; 9 1/4 yd (8.5 m) of 1/2" (13 mm) wide pre-gathered lace edging; 13 3/4 yd (12.6 m) of 2" (5 cm) wide insertion lace with two straight edges.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern; 36″ wide copy shop file; A0 copy shop file.

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