18th Century Underpinnings 18 inch Doll Clothes Pattern Fits Popular 18" Dolls - Thimbles and Acorns - PDF - Pixie Faire

The distinct style of ladies’ dress in the 18th century was achieved by a complex succession of layers that began with the underpinnings. Underpinnings were what we might refer to as underwear today, and they provided the basic structure and dimension that made 18th century fashion unique. The name is somewhat deceptive, however, as underpinnings weren't always out of sight - they were simply the first layers of a complete outfit. In fact, for a working class girl, the underpinnings may have been all that she wore from day to day. This 35 page PDF pattern by Thimbles and Acorns is not too difficult, but some sewing experience is helpful. It includes instructions for a shift, stays, panniers, and petticoat. This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit popular 18” dolls such as those shown in the photos. Please see our other listings to find this pattern sized for 16" dolls. Recommended Fabrics: Shift and Stays Lining in lightweight cotton batiste or linen. Not suitable for knits. Stays, Panniers, and Petticoat in medium weight quilting cotton, silk, wool, or linen. Period prints, stripes, and solids work well for the panniers and petticoat. Stripes are not recommended for the Stays. Not suitable for knits. Supplies Needed: Fabric: -Shift ~ 1/4 yard (1/4 m), -Stays ~ 1/4 yard (1/4 m) or a 9 x 15-inch remnant. -Stays Lining ~ 1/2 yard (1/2 m) or a 9 x 15-inch remnant. -Panniers ~ 1/4 yard (1/4 m) or a 9 x 15-inch remnant. -Petticoat ~ 1/3 yard (1/3 m). Notions: Thread. Shift ~ 1 yard 1/8-inch (3 mm) wide twill tape or ribbon. Stays with straps ~ 1 yard 1/8-inch (3 mm) wide twill tape or ribbon, 2 yards 1/4-inch (6 mm) wide boning, 1/2 yard 1/4-inch (6mm) ribbon, 1 yard of 5/8-inch wide bias tape (trimmed down from 1-inch wide commercial bias tape or cut from fabric), fourteen 1/4-inch (6mm) eyelets. Stays without straps ~ 1 yard 1/8-inch (3 mm) wide twill tape or ribbon, 2 yards 1/4-inch (6 mm) wide boning, ten 1/4-inch (6mm) eyelets. Panniers ~ 1 yard 1/4-inch (6 mm) wide boning, 1 yard 1/8-inch (3 mm) wide twill tape or ribbon. Petticoat ~ 1 yard 1/8-inch (3 mm) twill tape or ribbon. Skill Level: Intermediate What You Get: One 35 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides digitally drawn step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available. Download, Print, Sew! Interested in using this pattern to make items to sell at craft fairs or online? We'd be honored! When using a pattern from Pixie Faire, we just ask that you acknowledge the designer and reference Pixie Faire when you post the item for sale online. Example: “Created from a Thimbles and Acorns pattern found at PixieFaire.com” Pixie Faire and the designers featured are not affiliated with doll brands pictured. No endorsement is implied. Dolls are used to show the fit of the designed garments. The product and photography shown in this listing are original content, copyright of the pattern designer.