Edith WW1 VAD Nurse Uniform 18" Doll Clothes Pattern

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The Edith pattern, by Genniewren Designs, is based on the World War 1 (WW1) Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) field hospital uniform. It is called "Edith" to commemorate Edith Cavell, a British nurse who was executed in 1915. 
The PDF pattern comprises of a front fastening ankle length shirtwaist dress with white cuffs and a choice of Mandarin or Peter Pan collar; and two styles of bibbed apron with straps.
The pattern also includes elasticated oversleeves, a Red Cross or St John Ambulance brassard (armband), and a choice of headwear:  the traditional VAD “handkerchief-style” headdress, and a “Sister Dora” nurse cap, which was the standard headwear style used by many civilian hospitals at the start of WW1, and was used until as recently as the 1980s. 
The collars and apron styles are interchangeable. 
The Edith pattern for a WW1 volunteer nurse uniform is generic to allow you to make a nursing uniform that is representative of your own country’s role in the War. 
More information about WW1 VADs is included with this pattern.
Suggested Fabrics:  Cotton chambray, quilters cotton, cotton lawn, polycotton

 

Supplies Needed:

-Half a yard (0.5 meters) for the dress

-One yard (1 meter) of white fabric for the headdress, apron, collar, cuffs, brassard (arm band) and oversleeves. PLUS a small piece of black fabric for the St John Brassard (optional)

-A quarter of a yard of fine/lightweight fusible interfacing

-Approximately 10” Anti Snag hook and loop tape, or snaps if preferred

-4 small (¼-⅜” / 6-8mm) white buttons for the front of the dress (decoration only)

-4 snaps for the apron fastenings and straps

-Three quarters of a yard of ¼” (6mm) wide elastic for the oversleeves

-6” (15cm) of ⅜” wide red ribbon for the apron cross and 4” (20cm) of ¼” (6mm) ribbon for the cross on the brassard. 

-Extra Strong white thread

 

Skill Level: Intermediate

 

What You Get: One 60 page sewing pattern that you digitally download as a PDF file so you can start your project immediately! The PDF sewing pattern provides full color step-by-step illustrated instructions and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required to view and print the files (example: Adobe Reader or Preview for MAC). The download link is received immediately after the transaction is complete. Print copies are NOT available.

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CS
11/03/2021
Cara-Anne S.
United States United States

Perfect!

I specifically needed the nurse's cap for another project but now I can't wait to make the rest of the outfits!

Pixie Faire Edith  WW1 VAD Nurse Uniform 18 Doll Clothes Pattern Review
K
09/06/2020
Kathy
Canada Canada

Edith WWII Nurses Uniform

Worder full pattern. Great Instructions that are easy to follow. Turns out perfect.

BF
03/02/2019
Beth F.
United States

WWI Edith Nurses Uniform

It went together pretty easy, and I gave it to a friend for her nurse doll.

S
10/25/2018
Sewbig

Genniewren's "Edith" Nurse Uniform

I used this pattern for one of my big projects — a Civil War scene. The pattern was complete with the head wrap and sleeve protectors. I added a close-up of the hem-stitching on the head wrap. This was a suggestion in the pattern. I can’t believe how much of an enhancement the mitered corner and wing-needle hemstitching brought to this $1.99 per yard piece of bleached muslin. The underdress which is a wonderful pattern on its own, has the perfect blend of flare and gathering to give a great silhouette. While I was dressing my doll, I realized that this pattern would also make a great Downton Abbey maid’s uniform. I made a little cap, my own pattern, and added a feather duster, and I had another, completely different look. Same dress, different era. I love it when I learn to do something new, (the hem-stitching) and when the pattern is so versatile!

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JH
10/10/2018
Julia H.
United States

Done for Fun

What to say - I liked the sheer convenience of downloading the PDF version, and found the pattern itself very well engineered - that is, all the pieces fit nicely. And the instructions were painstakingly detailed. Confession - the first outfit made from it, I pattern-bashed, and mixed elements of this pattern with elements of a vintage pattern from American Girl - Kirsten's Pretty Clothes to make a student-nurse or candy-striper. The outfit entirely from this pattern is cut out and ready to go together.

Pixie Faire Edith  WW1 VAD Nurse Uniform 18 Doll Clothes Pattern Review