Uncut 1890s Size 8 Years Chest 24 inches Boys Shirt Waist hotsell 2 Collars Cosmopolitan 834 Vintage Sewing Pattern Antique Victorian Shirtwaist

A Cosmopolitan Fashion Model Co. 834...a Boys Shirt Waist Sewing Pattern in Breast 24 inches. No measurements given.

The unprinted pattern is uncut and in original folds. The limited instructions are on the envelope. The envelope is in very good antique condition hotsell with wear, tanning, side split, and tiny tears. The envelope flap is still attached. Although the 1899 Spring/Summer Cosmopolitan counter book shows the pattern as 1899, the pattern may have been available for a few years prior and/or after that year.

Cosmopolitan patterns are made without a seam allowance. The 19th century seamstress would have placed the pattern pieces on the fabric and marked a solid line around them with tailor's chalk, soap, or a soft pencil. She would then cut outside her line to add the seam allowances. Because the actual stitching line has been traced in chalk, the seam allowances can be cut by eye as the stitching line is there to be followed. Or the seam allowance could be measured out and marked to use for the cutting line. Cosmopolitan did it this way so that the seamstress could add different seam allowances for different parts of the garment.

From the previous owner, Charlotte:

This pattern is from a stash of unused, old store stock inventory of the Campbell, Sprague & Company General Merchandise store. This establishment was in continuous operation from 1820 – 1950, and was located in the small town of Roscoe, New York. All of these patterns appear in the 1899 Spring/Summer Cosmopolitan Patterns counter book. Many of the patterns have the envelope flap adhered to the tissue pattern.

If that has happened, here is what you will need to know in order to use the pattern:
You will need to carefully slice open each short end of the envelope, which will allow the envelope to unfold accordion-style. You should then trim away the unattached portion of the flap from the tissue pattern. This will leave a small portion of the flap on the tissue (which will not interfere with using the tissue). Steaming the flap loose is not recommended.


Don't miss out just because the sizing isn't quite right! Resizing a pattern is simple, instructions may be found here:

How to resize a pattern!

http://patternpatter.blogspot.com/p/vintage-sewing-resources.html
http://sensibility.com/blog/tips/how-to-resize-a-pattern/

All patterns are vintage items and sold...AS IS. Although I maintain a smoke-free and a pet-free studio, I have no control over where items have been previously. I attempt to represent my goods as honestly as possible, but sometimes something will get by. If you have any doubts about an item, E-MAIL ME! I want to make sure that you will be pleased with your purchase.

Pattern comes in a zip 2 mil. plastic bag and is shipped in an envelope with a cardboard insert.

Please note that I count the pattern pieces unless factory folded, assess the pattern's condition and press the pattern as necessary. You will never purchase a pattern from me with 'It looks like it's all there' or 'Pieces need pressing'.