We have received very numerous requests for a pattern for a Polonaise. We accordingly give one, here: the latest style that has come from Paris: it is called “The Philippe Costume.” Folded in with this number is a SUPPLEMENT, with the patterns of the different pieces of which this Polonaise is made drawn on it, full size; so that any lady, with the least aptitude for such things, can, even without a dressmaker, cut out the dress for herself.
This beautiful Polonaise consists, as will be seen by referring to the SUPPLEMENT, of four parts. Some of them are so long, that, in drawing the pattern, they have had to be turned over; but the place where this is done is marked; and for this be careful to look out. The parts are as follows, viz:
I.—HALF OF FRONT.
II.—HALF OF BACK.
III.—SLEEVE.
IV.—PIECE FOR VEST.
The letters, marked on the SUPPLEMENT, show how the garment is put together. The notches mark where the plaits are to be put, in the front and back of the skirt of the Polonaise. Arrange the looping according to the illustration; for the front and the back is slightly pouffed. The vest or chemisette piece is laid in small plaits.
It is always wisest, after you have cut out your patterns, one for each diagram, and an old newspaper is good enough for these patterns, to fit them on the person for whom the dress is to be made, before cutting into the stuff. Our patterns are always for ladies of ordinary size, and of course, for a very thin, or very short, or very large, or very tall one, they must be altered on the person, that is fitted properly.
The pattern turns over, we again remark. It is at the dotted lines, for both the front and back of the skirt of the garment. Wear the Polonaise over a flounced petticoat.
