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This Late 1910s Girl Scout Uniform sewing pattern was originally published by The May Manton Pattern Company
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This pattern was manufactured by May Manton Fashion Co. circa 1917. We attempted to find the exact date of the pattern publication in the May Manton Fashion Co.'s catalogs, but none were found for the years 1917 through 1919. If you find a May Manton Fashion Co. catalog for those years, please contact Past Patterns so that we may finalize the research.

The only instructions for constructing the pattern were printed on the front side edge of the envelope in the statement, "For quantity of material, directions and diagrams for cutting see reverse side of envelope." No separate construction sheet was included with any of the three patterns. We have copied instructions from contemporary sewing books and added illustrations where they were needed. It is an easy pattern to sew. The details are left to the individual and historian who knows what this uniform should look like.
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This Scout Uniform pattern was designed to fit the size and shape of a late 1910s girl. Originally the sizes included in the package were for 10 years, 14 years and 18 years. Past Patterns graded the pattern for 12 years and 16 years. Now, the package works for bust sizes 30”-36”.

For resizing information, see https://pastpatterns.com/resizing-vintage-patterns/
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Materials Required (all 45” fabric)
For the Long Coat
Ages 10-12 3 5/8 Yds
Ages 14-16 4 Yds
Age 18 4 ¾ Yds

For the Short Coat
Ages 10-12 2 ¾ Yds
Ages 14-16 2 7/8 Yds
Age 18 3 1/8 Yds

No fabric suggestions were on the envelope but we know that Khaki was the main fabric used in Girl Scout uniforms from the era.
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The package includes our original artwork and descriptions of the garment on the front cover and it has a sizing chart and a material requirements chart on the back cover. Inside the booklet are our extensive, well-tested instructions and historical notes on the era. We also include the Past Pattern Guide to Editing Garments Due to Bust Size. The computer-drawn and computer printed patterns come on 2 sheets, 1 36”x56” and 1 36”x54”.
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Our patterns are printed on 20 lb. white paper and packaged in a reusable plastic. We always attempt to offer the most reasonable shipping rates for domestic and international orders. Multi item purchases are automatically adjusted for combined shipping.
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See sizing chart in images.

Item will be shipped USPS Media Mail

When multiple items are ordered and paid for on the same check,

shipping discounts will be applied

Expedited shipments are available

Pattern developed by Saundra Ros Altman

From the Past Patterns website:

Our first goal, at Past Patterns,

is to make patterns of existing antique garments from which you can make reproductions.

We do this with the hope that people will start creating and wearing reproductions instead of antique originals.

The clothes we wear and that our grandparents wore are part of our cultural history.

Just as you would not abuse antiques furniture by cutting off decorative trim, so you should not abuse antique garments by wearing them.

Our second goal is that you pick up a little bit of history when you sew the garment.

The fit, the cut, the fasteners, the fabric design, just to mention a few things, are part to the technology of the time.

Our third goal, in sewing the patterns, is to spark an interest in genealogy and local history.

Researching local history is always a rewarding pursuit.

SKU 0126

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