Figure 1.--This garment was originally described by Butterick as a "Little Boys' blouse, with sailor or round collar, and with or without the box-plait." Pattern dates circa 1900. .
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Figure 1.--This garment was originally described by Butterick as a "Little Boys' blouse, with sailor or round collar, and with or without the box-plait." Pattern dates circa 1900. . |
We note a Butterick Pattern Company for a "Little Boys' blouse, with sailor or round collar, and with or without the box-plait." Written directions. Pattern dates circa 1900. It was a fancy blouse for a Little Lord Fauntleroy suit or to be worn by itself during the summer.
This pattern was published by The Butterick Pattern Company. Butterick was founded by Ebeneezer Butterick, a taylor in Stirling, Massachusetts during the Civil War in 1863.He revolutionized the home sewing when he created graded sewing pattern. The inspiration was his wife Ellen who complained that it would be eassier to sew with a pattern. We do not yet have any of the earliest patterns. We do have a 1900 pattern for a 1900 fancy Fauntleroy blouse. The company continues to be a major force in home and still offers patterns for home sewing. The company in its promotional literature says that it continues to lead the way in make-it-yourself fashions.
This garment was originally described by Butterick as a "Little Boys' blouse, with sailor or round collar, and with or without the box-plait." The Butterick packet included written directions. Pattern dates circa 1900. Suggested fabrics: Linen, English rep, English percale, and serge. The colors were cadet blue, white, navy blue, natural, tan and pink. Size: 22" bust. Materials required: 1-1/4 Yds. 36" fabric.
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