Butterick Sewing Pattern B5696: Misses' Top and Skirt This pattern offers a Regency-era inspired dress pattern reflecting early 19th-century silhouette and construction details. The design features a close-fitting, underlined bodice with boning and back lacing, paired with a high empire waistline and a full-length skirt with pleated and gathered elements.
The pattern includes structural details such as a shaped bodice, pleated back, ruffled hemline, and layered apron effect with bustle shaping, creating a formal interpretation of Regency fashion. While designed as a costume pattern, it draws from historical dress elements suitable for period interpretation, reenactment, or study of early 1800s garment structure.
Ideal for historical sewing enthusiasts, costumers, and reenactors seeking a Regency-inspired project with defined shaping and period-influenced details.
