This dress was easy to make, although I didn’t like the train as it interfered with dancing. People treading on it from behind.
Rated 4 out of 5
Lisa Prindle –
I only used the bodice pattern. This bodice pattern assembled easily and has a nice fit. I was very familiar with the Past Patterns 1860’s Ball gown Bodice 704 pattern; this is basically the same design. I did not, however, like the pleated Berthe opening in the center back. In Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion 1, I found a diagram of an extant garment and it opens on the shoulder.
The pleating was easy to do. This is a fine basic pattern. It’s easy enough to allow for variations in the sleeve and neckline treatment.
Aylwen Garden –
This dress was easy to make, although I didn’t like the train as it interfered with dancing. People treading on it from behind.
Lisa Prindle –
I only used the bodice pattern. This bodice pattern assembled easily and has a nice fit. I was very familiar with the Past Patterns 1860’s Ball gown Bodice 704 pattern; this is basically the same design. I did not, however, like the pleated Berthe opening in the center back. In Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion 1, I found a diagram of an extant garment and it opens on the shoulder.
The pleating was easy to do. This is a fine basic pattern. It’s easy enough to allow for variations in the sleeve and neckline treatment.