1978 -Folkwear Pattern No. 205- Womens Gibson girl blouse pattern. The Gibson Girl epitomized the feminine ideal at the turn of the century. She often wore a soft, loosely-fitted blouse of light cotton or silk with a high collar to accentuate her slender neck. A blouse worn with a skirt became the American womans favorite fashion. By 1905 Sears Roebuck catalogue offered 150 versions from cotton to elaborate lace and taffeta. Our version features the full shaped front gathered into a rounded yoke, embellished in view B with clusters of tucks and lace insertion. Three quarter length sleeves are gathered at the shoulders and into narrow cuffs. In view A the high collar and yoke are finished with lace, in view B rows of stitched lace replace the collar, as was the fashion. Tucks and lace insertion on the body of the blouse are optional. Instructions are give in View B for a traditional bias bound cuff. The back opening and cuffs fastened with tiny buttons or hooks and eyes, clusters of gathers at center back are held in place by narrow ties which encircle the waist and tie in front. Traditionally high waisted in back, this blouse is lovely over a skirt or it can be cut longer to tuck in.