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214 - 1927 Tea Frock

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214 1927 Tea Frock

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Sizes XS-3XL

With this sewing pattern, you can create two beautiful versions of a typical tea frock from the 1920s. We offer a simple-sew version requiring no handwork, as well as a traditional hand-worked frock, circa 1927, with designs and instructions for smocking and embroidery.

View A features a V-neck, small collar and cap sleeves on a dropped-waist bodice that is eased into a snugly fitted hip panel. The skirt is gathered into the pointed hip panel and falls just below knee length.

View B is collarless; smocking provides a close fit over the hips and at the wrist of the long sleeves, while creating gathers in the skirt and a ruffled effect on the sleeve cuff.

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