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Pattern & Propriety

$80.00

This exquisite framed artwork features a meticulously handcrafted paper dress in the refined Victorian style, carefully mounted against a rich black background in an elegant dark frame. Each fold and crease has been thoughtfully executed to recreate the distinctive silhouette of 19th century fashion.

The piece is fashioned entirely from vintage sewing pattern paper, featuring authentic measurement markings, cutting lines, and construction notes that add both visual texture and conceptual depth. The bodice, rendered in a warm butter yellow, contrasts beautifully with the naturally dyed pattern paper of the full skirt, creating a striking visual hierarchy reminiscent of Victorian propriety and elegance.

Notable details include:

  • Fitted bodice with delicate structural elements

  • Bell-shaped skirt with subtle bustle suggestion

  • Modest neckline and sleeves reflecting Victorian sensibilities

  • Visible sewing notations that connect modern craftsmanship to historical design

  • Ready-to-hang presentation in a quality frame

This unique piece sits at the intersection of fashion history and paper art, making it a perfect statement piece for sewing studios, fashion boutiques, or anyone who appreciates the artistry of historical costume. Each artwork is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the beauty of dressmaking patterns transformed into the very garments they were designed to create.

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This exquisite framed artwork features a meticulously handcrafted paper dress in the refined Victorian style, carefully mounted against a rich black background in an elegant dark frame. Each fold and crease has been thoughtfully executed to recreate the distinctive silhouette of 19th century fashion.

The piece is fashioned entirely from vintage sewing pattern paper, featuring authentic measurement markings, cutting lines, and construction notes that add both visual texture and conceptual depth. The bodice, rendered in a warm butter yellow, contrasts beautifully with the naturally dyed pattern paper of the full skirt, creating a striking visual hierarchy reminiscent of Victorian propriety and elegance.

Notable details include:

  • Fitted bodice with delicate structural elements

  • Bell-shaped skirt with subtle bustle suggestion

  • Modest neckline and sleeves reflecting Victorian sensibilities

  • Visible sewing notations that connect modern craftsmanship to historical design

  • Ready-to-hang presentation in a quality frame

This unique piece sits at the intersection of fashion history and paper art, making it a perfect statement piece for sewing studios, fashion boutiques, or anyone who appreciates the artistry of historical costume. Each artwork is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the beauty of dressmaking patterns transformed into the very garments they were designed to create.

This exquisite framed artwork features a meticulously handcrafted paper dress in the refined Victorian style, carefully mounted against a rich black background in an elegant dark frame. Each fold and crease has been thoughtfully executed to recreate the distinctive silhouette of 19th century fashion.

The piece is fashioned entirely from vintage sewing pattern paper, featuring authentic measurement markings, cutting lines, and construction notes that add both visual texture and conceptual depth. The bodice, rendered in a warm butter yellow, contrasts beautifully with the naturally dyed pattern paper of the full skirt, creating a striking visual hierarchy reminiscent of Victorian propriety and elegance.

Notable details include:

  • Fitted bodice with delicate structural elements

  • Bell-shaped skirt with subtle bustle suggestion

  • Modest neckline and sleeves reflecting Victorian sensibilities

  • Visible sewing notations that connect modern craftsmanship to historical design

  • Ready-to-hang presentation in a quality frame

This unique piece sits at the intersection of fashion history and paper art, making it a perfect statement piece for sewing studios, fashion boutiques, or anyone who appreciates the artistry of historical costume. Each artwork is one-of-a-kind, celebrating the beauty of dressmaking patterns transformed into the very garments they were designed to create.

Dimensions: 28cm x 23xm x 6cm

Materials: Vintage sewing pattern paper, natural dyes, board, velvet

Frame: Fibreboard, Glass

Care: Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the colours

Paperteer

Acknowledgement of Country

Kaya (Hello). I acknowledge that we live and work on Noongar Boodjar, the ancestral and unceded lands of the Noongar people who have been custodians of these lands for over 60,000 years.

As someone with Yamaji heritage, I pay my deepest respects to Elders past and present of both the Noongar and Yamaji nations and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I recognise the enduring connection to land, waters, and culture that First Nations peoples maintain across this continent, and I honour their continuing contributions to our community.

I am proud of my Yamaji ancestry and committed to walking together with all First Nations peoples in a spirit of reconciliation, respect, and partnership.