Fig Leaf Patterns® A-2020, Pelerine and Sash, c. 1860s, one size
Research in museum collections do show dresses as
from the 1830s to 1860s with matching pelerines. While the
pelerine itself changes shape during those four decades, the
idea of having an additional article of clothing for indoor
warmth remained. Without the companion belt with back
“floof”, it would have been a bit harder to date the pelerine as
its shape falls easily into the 1840s-1860s era. Waist belts, belts
with bows, and sashes became very popular mid 1860s, along
with the swallow tail bodices, and elliptical hoops. This is a
modest back “bow” emphasis as it does not drape very far, but
it could easily be adapted for a more lengthy and dramatic set
of tails.
FIT:
The Pelerine is worn over a dress and fit is through the
shoulder and neck. Sash is a graded pattern.
FABRIC:
The original fabrics are a light weight silk plaid and a
light weight brown glazed cotton. Sash has an additional canvas
for stiffening the waistband.
CHOOSING SIZE:
The Pelerine is ungraded but pattern contains information
on adjusting to fit an individual. The Sash waistband is
graded from 24” to 42 1/2”.