Making Victorian Split Drawers | Simplicity 2890 Pattern Review & Tutorial

Join me as I make 1860s drawers from Simplicity 2890! This drawers pattern was copied from an original 1862 pattern in Der Bazaar, and the shapes and construction techniques are historically accurate for the mid nineteenth century.

I hope you enjoy this detailed step-by-step tutorial for creating historically accurate 1860s split/open crotch drawers. In this video, I show you how to easily make pintucks and attach lace trim, too!

Please note that in the 19th century, the bifurcated undergarment worn by women was called drawers, not pantaloons, pantalettes, bloomers, or pettipants. They were simply drawers, and often the crotch seam was left open to facilitate using the restroom.

Pattern: Simplicity 2890
Fabric: approximately 2 yards Pima cotton
Notions: white cotton thread, white cotton embroidery floss, antique porcelain button

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[Marialla.]

I understand that split drawers were the reason why the Can-Can dance was considered so scandalous!
As a child I never imagined that drawers might have a split, and could not see why simple high-kicks would shock anyone.

[Marialla.]

I know pin tucks are decorative on anyone, but I believe that originally they may have been a way to extend the life of a garment meant for a growing child. As they get taller, tucks are let down to keep the proportional coverage correct.

[kashkaaniaspen]

They should have never stopped making this style

[EamaneEarane]

Those were some gorgeous and impressively even tucks!!

[joannemcmillan]

Well done! Loved the video! Explanations were clear and I appreciate the music not being too loud. Going to binge watch.

[Marialla.]

My understanding is that sometimes lace edging might be lightly tacked onto a garment, so it could be easily removed before washing. Given the days of expensive hand-made lace, I can easily see why you wouldn't risk it going through the laundry.

[rhondamast]

The embroider is a really beautiful touch.

[mauroboros]

Another wonderful video!!! You're amazing at doing tutorials for pretty much anything.

[aliloucreations]

I am loving your tutorials so precise ❤️❤️❤️

[RuweRanden]

That was really adorable, and I loved that sweet bit of embroidery that you did. Thank you!

[Avilhoesa]

Amo como você posiciona a câmera de forma a pegar exatamente o necessário! Eu definitivamente preciso colocar o ferro de passar no mesmo quarto da máquina de costura 😅😅😅 Ri muito com a parte de parecer grávida

[rubybarrett]

I love the frilly black top you're wearing! Did you make it? And if so, could you share the pattern?

[bananaeater]

hey! such a calm and informative video to watch, i'm a fan!! and i wonder if you could help me with some questions? i'm finishing a project for my masters and i am making my own drawers pattern since i can't find any near me or any i can afford lol (struggling student here ahah) how much is the overlap of the crotch area? and like can you tell me more or less how much the waist size is bigger for all that gathering? (like 2x or 3x times your waist size?) thank you so much!!