Gardenia is based on an original historic camisole or corset cover popular around 1905.
You get the best of both worlds - historic design and modern practicality. You get a fully modernized version of the original pattern translated into the Stitchmaiden pattern standard. We added our Mix & Match system to give you variation, graded the sewing pattern into our sizing and wrote a detailed illustrated sewing instruction.
With only one bodice pattern piece, the Gardenia top is appropriate for beginner sewists and/or a last minute sewing session. Minimal sewing required, but maximal vintage flair!
Gardenias's Features
✦ Mix & Match: 4 different design versions in the one pattern
✦ One bodice pattern - Minimal sewing required
✦ Based on original pattern from 1905 - translated into a modern pattern
✦ Fits many sizes & shapes with adjustable waist gathering
✦ Adjustable neckline fit - you decide the width and shape!
✦ Make it look like a historic corset cover or like a cute vintage summer blouse - a wide range of options!
With this pattern you will learn
✦ all about ribbon insertion lace
✦ sew a tunnel for a ribbon
✦ binding armhole with bias binding
✦ making ruffle sleeves
✦ setting in sleeves
✦ sewing a button placket
Sew your Gardenia as historical or as modern as you like!
You can mimic the historical corset cover style with lace insertion or create a more modern summer blouse!
Wearing Gardenia off-shoulder creates a beautiful
historic victorian aesthetic
Gardenia
As always: Mix & Match however you like!
Mix & Match
Combine as you like, to create a unique Gardenia matching your style best. We included 4 versions in the Sewing Instructions to teach you all required techniques.
Choose from 3 bodices, 4 waists, 2 necklines and 3 different sleeves.
✦ Bodice: basic bodice, lace insertion & bodice seam
✦ Waists: hem, waistband, straight peplum & curved peplum
✦ Neckline: laceband & tunnelband
✦ Sleeves: no sleeve, ruffle & short sleeve
4 Versions
Skill Level
Gardenia is a sewing pattern aimed at intermediate sewists.
Suitable for all sewists who are familiar with garment making, who now want to elevate their projects by learning new techniques like button placket making, lace insertion or tunnelband making.
We made sure to teach you everything in our detailed illustrated instructions that will guide you through the process!
Need more information about our skill levels? Read our Guide
Sizing and Formats
A4/ US Letter + A0/ Copy Shop
Gardenia is available as a PDF Sewing Pattern for you to instantly download. You will get an email immediately after purchase with a PDF to either print and assemble at home, suitable both for A4 and US Letter formats or send to a copyshop or pattern printer to print to full scale on A0.
With or without seam allowances
All Stitchmaiden patterns come in two file versions, one that includes seam allowances, which are 1 cm (3/8”) unless otherwise stated on the pattern or in the instructions and one version without seam allowances, so you can add your own.
If you need more help, read our Guide on how to use PDF Sewing Patterns
Our sewing patterns feature clear instructions with step-by-step illustrations to guide you through the sewing process.
Version B has a bodice seam and ruffled neckline
Version C comes with sleeves and peplum, so cute!
We can't wait to see your makes!
Don't forget to tag us on Instagram @stitchmaiden using the hashtag #Stitchmaiden so we, and the sewing community, can see your makes!
Lucy & Faye
