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216 Schoolmistress' Shirtwaist & Skirt
Black and white pen and ink drawing of two women wearing 216 Schoolmistress Shirtwaist and skirt, frightened by a frog jumping out of a school desk , and a child laughing in the background.
Young red head woman standing on a porch wearing 216 Schoolmistresses Shirtwaist and Skirt.
216 Schoolmistress' Shirtwaist & Skirt
Close up of bottom of 216 Shirtwaist tied at the waist.
Close up of young red head woman standing faced to the left with hand on her hip wearing 216 Schoolmistresses Shirtwaist.
216 Schoolmistress' Shirtwaist & Skirt
Back view of young red head woman standing with one hand on her hip wearing 216 Schoolmistresses Shirtwaist and skirt. the shirt is gathered in the back and tied at the waist.
Black and white flat-line pattern drawings of front view of Shirtwaist and short and long skirts.
Black and white flat-line pattern drawing of back view of Shirtwaist, and short and long skirts.
Photo of back cover showing yardage charts and size chart. Fabric suggestions are included.
216 Schoolmistress' Shirtwaist & Skirt
Black and white pen and ink drawing of two women wearing 216 Schoolmistress Shirtwaist and skirt, frightened by a frog jumping out of a school desk , and a child laughing in the background.
Young red head woman standing on a porch wearing 216 Schoolmistresses Shirtwaist and Skirt.
216 Schoolmistress' Shirtwaist & Skirt
Close up of bottom of 216 Shirtwaist tied at the waist.
Close up of young red head woman standing faced to the left with hand on her hip wearing 216 Schoolmistresses Shirtwaist.
216 Schoolmistress' Shirtwaist & Skirt
Back view of young red head woman standing with one hand on her hip wearing 216 Schoolmistresses Shirtwaist and skirt. the shirt is gathered in the back and tied at the waist.
Black and white flat-line pattern drawings of front view of Shirtwaist and short and long skirts.
Black and white flat-line pattern drawing of back view of Shirtwaist, and short and long skirts.
Photo of back cover showing yardage charts and size chart. Fabric suggestions are included.

216 Schoolmistress' Shirtwaist & Skirt

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Sizes XS-3XL 

Our Schoolmistress Shirtwaist and Skirt sewing pattern dates from about 1907, a period when women's clothing became more man-tailored.  This pattern was taken from a matched set made in white cotton with black threads woven to form tiny squares.  The skirt features bias trim detailing at the hem, which also trims the cuffs and front opening of the blouse.

The elegant princess line in the back of the Shirtwaist is accented by two wide tucks that extend over the shoulders to the front.  A pretty scalloped front opening and gathers at the back waist soften the silhouette ( a simpler straight front placket is optional).  Moderately full set-in sleeves gather neatly into buttoned cuffs. Bias details may be done on the straight grain of the same or contrasting fabric, or omitted altogether. 

The Shirtwaist and the scallop front version are featured in this detailed how-to blog post. 

Wear it with the sweeping seven-gore skirt. The slimming lines of the seven gore skirt flatters most figures.  An inverted back pleat below the center back closure adds fullness and a sweeping line, with optional bias trim.

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight soft or crisp fabrics such as cotton broadcloth, poplin, or denim; silk; linen; or blends. The Skirt can also be made from light to medium-weight wool, corduroy, or velveteen.

Era: Victorian, Edwardian, 1800s

This pattern is available as a paper pattern or PDF pattern.  Choose the format you want at the top. The paper pattern is printed on 18# white paper and will be mailed to you.  The PDF pattern is available to download after checkout. The PDF pattern includes layered files by size for print at home, wide format (A0 and 36"), and a projector file (as well as instructions). 

  

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