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plus size empire dress

plus size empire dress 215 Empire Dress

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plus size empire dress 215 Empire DressMisses sizes SM 3XL. This high waisted dress known today as "empire" was worn in the period following the French Revolution in the late 1700s. Often called a "chemise gown" to satirize its scandalous brevity and lack of undergarments, it reflected a desire to return to simpler, classical Grecian dress after the excesses of the European nobility and patriot alike. Its peak of popularity was during the "First Empire" period (1799 1815); hence its name.

Misses sizes SM-3XL.

This high-waisted dress known today as "empire" was worn in the period following the French Revolution in the late 1700s. Often called a "chemise gown" to satirize its scandalous brevity and lack of undergarments, it reflected a desire to return to simpler, classical Grecian dress after the excesses of the European nobility and patriot alike.  Its peak of popularity was during the "First Empire" period (1799-1815); hence its name.  It was worn floor length or as high as knee length in front; trains were also worn for day or evening until 1806.  The Empire Dress has remained a favorite fashion silhouette through today.

Folkwear presents a sewing pattern for this classic in three lengths, with two sleeve options.  A narrow bodice is gathered into a slim A-line skirt front and side panels, and full gathered skirt back that falls to just below knee length, full length, or full length with train for weddings or formal wear.

On the traditional version, drawstrings fit the bodice firmly to the bust and tie at center back. For contemporary wear, we suggest a closed back and elastic in place of the drawstrings. Short puffed sleeves may be cut very high or slightly longer - both are authentic. The longer sleeves feature button and cord detailing. 

Suggested fabrics: Soft, lightweight or medium-weight fabrics such as cotton gauze, batiste, dotted Swiss, rayon challis, silk, very lightweight silk velvet with drape.

Yardage chart (.pdf)

Era: Regency, 1700s to early 1800s

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern.  Choose the pattern format you want at the top.  The PDF pattern has instructions, and layered files for copy shop (36” and A0), projector, and print at home (A4 or 8.5”x11”).

Sewing Tip

Linda of Pine City, Minnesota, says this dress is popular with the Fur Trade reenactment crowd and she has made it several times. She says, "Some of us have a devil of a time putting together the little pieces that go around the armhole. The pattern markings are critical, and you should use tailor's tacks and position them carefully. I also suggest that you clearly mark the wrong side of each of the little pieces if your fabric's right and wrong sides are similar."

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The best laptop sleeve I've ever owned!
Color: Black, Size: 13-inch for New MacBook Air & Pro
I love this sleeve. Every time I get a new laptop, I buy this exact one. I have one for my work laptop and one for my personal laptop. It’s made from a high-quality outer shell with an equally nice inner lining that’s velvety soft and keeps expensive devices safe. The sleeve is padded on all sides, so no matter what angle you drop it from (and I have), your laptop stays secure. If you have a favorite bag that doesn’t include a padded laptop compartment, this will quickly become your best friend. It also features a generous front zippered pocket for chargers, hard drives, and cables. Check out my video to see the capacity—you can easily fit a full-size charger, multiple cables, and external hard drives. A couple of other things I love about this case: it’s easy to clean (just a damp cloth with a little soap), and it’s incredibly durable. I bought my first one almost 10 years ago, and it’s still going strong. The zipper action is still flawless. For reference, the sleeve in my video is holding a 2025 13-inch MacBook Air, but I have the same sleeve for a 13-inch MacBook Pro, and it fits both beautifully. I can’t recommend this sleeve enough.
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