1883 Tailed Victorian Bodice Pattern

This bodice is designed after a style shown in an 1883 Haper's Bazar magazine. This style was also popular in the later 1880's and 1890's, as well. The front of this bodice has a point and the sides extend past the waist. The back and side-back have "tails" that lay in double box pleats, giving the classic "waterfall" style The sleeve is in 2 pieces, and can be made either full- or ¾-length. There is a full mandarin collar for the high neck, and a half collar for the open neck variation.