Victorian wrapper dress pattern

‘Dressing-gowns are generally made of warm materials, for the winter, as flannels, either printed or plain […] For summer, they are of dimity, calico, twilled muslin, and sometimes, though rarely, of silk.’ (The Workwoman’s Guide, 1840) For my Victorian wrapper or dressing gown I used off-white cotton flannel fabric printed with pink roses and green … Continue reading Victorian Wrapper Dressing Gown →

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The Madeline Wrapper. Peterson's Magazine, 1862. via Google Books.

Der Bazar 1888: Morning wrapper from red flanel and brownish-red flanel accents (with red atlas ribbon-bows); 1. bodice's front part, 2. wrapper's front part, 3. side gore, 4. bodice's back part in half size, 5. wrapper's back gore in half size, 6. collar in half size, 7. sleeve in half size, 8. cuff in half size

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As with many garments, the wrapper started off as a simple, practical garment that was intended for informal wear at home. However, as with all fashions, the wrapper gradually morphed into a more e…