SKU: 69370859827
dress patterns empire waist

dress patterns empire waist 215 Empire Dress

Sale price$20.41 Regular price$22.68
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $5.67 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 22 - Aug 27

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

dress patterns empire waist 215 Empire DressMisses sizes SM 3XL. This 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.

Misses sizes SM-3XL.

This 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.

Folkwear 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.

On 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. 

Suggested fabrics: Soft, lightweight or medium-weight fabrics such as cotton gauze, batiste, dotted Swiss, rayon challis, silk, very lightweight silk velvet with drape.

Yardage chart (.pdf)

Era: Regency, 1700s to early 1800s

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern.  Choose the pattern format you want at the top.  The PDF pattern has instructions, and layered files for copy shop (36” and A0), projector, and print at home (A4 or 8.5”x11”).

Sewing Tip

Linda 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."

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 69370859827

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell dress patterns empire waist

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.2 ★★★★★
Based on 6 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
P
Verified Purchase
PapaPukky
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
Great toothbrush for my cats
I was worried about this but it was actually great. It has real bristles like a real toothbrush and it is circular so you can just twist it in their mouth or have them bite it.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021
K
Verified Purchase
K M
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 2
Did not work for my cat
I used to buy tubes of CET cat toothpaste which always used to come with a small replacement toothbrush. Now I can either buy a full size of the toothpaste, OR a "sample size" in a foil pouch with the toothbrush. I thought I would give other toothbrushes a try. My cat barely tolerates my use of the short toothbrushes. This one was wayyyy too long and without the stiff bristles that actually clean his teeth. I'll keep looking.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
M
Verified Purchase
My OCD Reviews
New York, US
★★★★★ 3
a bit pricey
fine, havent taught my ferrets to use it yet though, they still avoid it
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022
B
Verified Purchase
BC
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 1
Terrible Brush
So I have tried just about every cat brush sold on Amazon to save my kittie from Anesthesia. This is one of the worst. The plastic is what mostly gets on the teeth instead of the brush parts. My cat just bites on it and I can’t twirl it to brush. This was the case for both of my cats. They both hate it and fight me. Just not enough bristle to do the job.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021
N
Verified Purchase
Nora P. Logan
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Awesome 360 super soft bristles
So easy to use in brushing our yorkies teeth every night. Perfect size for their little mouths. The 360 super soft bristles really are fabulous
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020

recommand products