Truly Victorian recommends this pattern in particular for light summer fabrics. Take them at their word. The pattern require stitching gathers through several layers on the upper sleeve. You will go in sane attempting to make this bodice out of heavy cotton velvet as I did. On the other hand, the result are very charming. Unlike most Truly Victorian bodices, this one requires no boning.
Cathy –
Truly Victorian recommends this pattern in particular for light summer fabrics. Take them at their word. The pattern require stitching gathers through several layers on the upper sleeve. You will go in sane attempting to make this bodice out of heavy cotton velvet as I did. On the other hand, the result are very charming. Unlike most Truly Victorian bodices, this one requires no boning.