Late 18th Century Fitted Jackets

This pattern is based on five extant garments housed in the collections of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, The Victoria and Albert Museum, and The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. They share a common bodice shape and similar sleeves, with differing shapes and styles of skirts/peplums.  This original design incorporates elements from various extant garments.  This pattern is designed to be worn over 18th Century-style stays and will not fit properly without them.  

View A - Woman's fitted jacket with long sleeves, a low rounded neckline and a center front closure. It is finished with a ruffled peplum, pleated to the bodice. - CWF

View B - Woman's fitted jacket with long sleeves, a low rounded neckline, and a laced center front closure. It is finished with a short peplum, gathered to the body, trimmed with narrow looped fringe. CWF

View C - Woman's fitted jacket with ¾ length sleeves, a low rounded neckline, and a center front closure. It is finished with a short peplum, gathered to the body. - CWF

View D- Woman's fitted jacket, with long sleeves, a very low rounded neckline and a center front closure. The jacket is fitted to the waist, with shaped skirt tabs below. There is a 3⅜-inch (8.5 cm) wide pleated edging around the neckline. - V&A

View E - Woman's fitted jacket with long sleeves, a low-cut rounded neckline and a center front closure. The jacket is fitted to the waist, with shaped skirt tabs below. The neckline and sleeves are finished with self-trimming. - FAMSF

The jackets in the collection of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation have matching petticoats.