Section 3:  This Section shows the steps in constructing and applying the decorative lace shoulder insets and contrasting satin bands on this gown. 

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Section 3:  This section contains reference photos of finished blouses made from this pattern, as a guide to how the completed garment should look.

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Section 2:  This section sets out the steps in preparing, sewing and finishing the unique all-in-one seam in this blouse which closes the underarm, side seam and sleeve seam in one operation.  

Although this procedure may seem odd, or even bizarre and difficult, it is actually quite straightforward and makes sense if you follow the instructions step by step and sew carefully and slowly.  This particular design feature first appeared in French garment patterns around 1909, but by 1912 was used almost exclusively for blouses and bodices that were cut all in one piece, and without a shoulder or armscye seam (a modified "kimono" cut). 

The obvious advantages to this clever innovation were that it drastically reduced the bulky, inelegant fit of kimono blouses under the arms, followed the line of the body more closely, and placed the side seam toward the back, slightly out of view.  It was a brilliant and masterful solution to a common problem.  Unfortunately, this technique could never lend itself to automated factory production or simple home-sewing (the original patterns were intended mainly for dressmakers), and so it disappeared by the mid-1910's. 

Please note:  Many of the photos in this section were taken from Blouse #1911-A-017, but the procedure is exactly the same for this pattern #1912-A-003.

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This photo tutorial shows the steps in constructing the traditional high boned Edwardian collar for this pattern.  Although making the collar requires some careful sewing, once you've mastered the process, you can apply it to any other Edwardian gown or blouse that calls for a high boned collar. 

For a detailed, step-by-step photo tutorial on constructing the unique all-in-one underarm/side/sleeve seam for this blouse, see Pattern #1912-A-003 on the Pattern List at right, Section 2.  

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Section 7:  These are reference photos of the completed gown, in two versions, one in a taupe-coloured silk charmeuse (made in size Large from the pattern), and the other in purple satin (in size Medium).  

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Section 6:  This contains photos mainly for reference purposes, showing the arrangement of the various back closures and inside construction of this gown.   

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Section 5:  This section shows the steps in constructing the lace over-bodice for this gown, how to mount it onto the bodice, and complete the trimmings. 

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