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plus size empire dress

plus size empire dress 215 Empire Dress

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plus size empire dress 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."

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The tank tops are well-made with quality fabric. I like the subdued colors, too. Unfortunately the tank tops don't fit me well.
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Laurel R
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Size: Large, Color: Black
Good quality tank. Just what I was looking for. Not too short for my long torso. I’m 165 lbs and the large was just right. I’m over 60 and I don’t prefer a tight fitting tank top any more. I want a skim the body look with a bit more arm coverage. These look classy. I got the black and will order the bone color next. I will hang to dry but some reviews say it doesn’t shrink.
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TitaniumGirl
Draper, US
★★★★★ 4
Super baggy
Size: Medium, Color: White
I’m Taking away one star for the bagginess and length of the top It’s super long I kept the top because the fabric is super soft, drapes nicely in the front, and can be used to wear under a blazer or on a beach Fabric has been washed and dried several times and has held up nicely Some minor wrinkles
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Like the tank tops (3); they wash and dry well and did not loose their shape. Wish arm holes were a bit smaller. Purchased these to wear when I exercise. They also work really well under a long sleeve shirt for purposes of layering in cold weather. Material is very soft to the body.
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