Folkwear 1800s Prairie Dress & Apron Sewing Pattern # 201 sizes XS-3XL - Historic Ankle Length Style

Folkwear sewing pattern number 201
Prairie Dress

Pattern includes sizes XS-SM-MED-LG-XL-2XL-3XL
Pattern condition: Uncut, factory folded and complete with instructions.

~ Item for sale is a sewing pattern, not a finished garment ~

The stalwart women who conquered the American prairie in the latter 19th century wore full yet practical house dresses of washable cotton, usually with an apron. Folkwear's Prairie Dress falls to the ankles in voluminous gathers from gracefully rounded yoke. It has long sleeves gathered at the shoulders and into buttoned cuffs. The ruffled collar is set into a collar band, and the dress has pockets set into both side seams. The deep front opening typical of this era closes with buttons in the yoke; hooks and eyes can be used to fasten the long opening.

The flounced apron has two keyhole pockets and a waistband that buttons in the back. Instructions for decorative feather stitch are included inside pattern. For contemporary wear, this dress is charming in the authentic version, loose or aproned, or it can be cut to street length. If you prefer, the front opening can be shortened and the neck can be finished with the collar band only.