Women XXS (bust 76 cm)

1790s shift pattern, women's size XXS (76 cm bust)

Historical undergarment from the late 18th century.

3pattern pieces

5pieces to cut

≈ 1.25 ydof main fabric (60" wide)

Sewing instructions

General steps to sew this garment. Seam allowance is 1 cm (3/8") unless stated otherwise.

Print the pattern at 100%, check the test square and cut the pieces following the cutting list. Transfer notches, darts and button marks.
Sew the side gores and the underarm gussets to the sleeves.
Sew the side seams right sides together and press open or finish the allowances.
Sew two rows of long stitches and gather to fit the piece it joins.
Finish the neckline with a casing and drawstring.
Hem: double-fold to the inside, press and topstitch or blind stitch.

Measurement	Value	How to measure
Chest/bust circumference	76.2 cm	Around the torso at the fullest part of the chest, tape level.
Hip circumference	74.1 cm	Around the hips, at the level of the hip bones.
Back length	35 cm	From the high shoulder point, down the back, to the waist.
Waist to knee	53.1 cm	Along the side, from the waist to the knee.
Shoulder width	36.7 cm	From one shoulder point to the other, across the back.
Neck circumference	28 cm	Around the base of the neck, where a shirt collar sits.
Shoulder to bust	24.3 cm	From the high point of the shoulder (next to the neck) to the bust point.
Waist to floor	97.6 cm	Along the side, from the waist to the floor, barefoot.
Biceps circumference	22.2 cm	Around the widest part of the relaxed upper arm.
Shoulder to elbow	31 cm	From the shoulder point to the elbow, arm slightly bent.

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