The pattern uses modern (commercial pattern) construction techniques, things like interfacing, bust darts (!!!) on the stomacher, etc. Positive things about this approach (for me) meant cutting layouts were included. (I’m often using fabrics that came from remnant places, so there’s no way to get more if a mistake is made in cutting.) Negatives mean messing around with interfacing, attaching cuffs in what seemed like an awkward way, and bust darts (!!!). That said, I really like the way it turned out. The bodice has a really pretty line. I’m still messing with the fit of the front closures, but that’s more a function of working alone, and at the last minute, than a pattern problem. The skirt was a piece of cake, and also looks pretty, with a small train. I just wish the sleeves were right (I tried to make them fuller without having access to resources like Hunniset, to mixed results). I’d also be happier if the bodice were fully lined, and I wonder about how long the buckram-lined stomacher will hold up.
Rated 4 out of 5
Pat Shaw –
The sleeves are not a proper representation of the period but, otherwise, I was pleased with the results. I still have some adjustments to make to the neckline; it is too large.
Rated 4 out of 5
Loren Dearborn –
This pattern is more of an impression than a recreation. This pattern fits pretty well and is not too hard. The sleeves are a bit odd, not as wide as they should be and the sleeve head is to puffy. I used the paned sleeves from Hunniset instead.
Frannie Germeshausen –
The pattern uses modern (commercial pattern) construction techniques, things like interfacing, bust darts (!!!) on the stomacher, etc. Positive things about this approach (for me) meant cutting layouts were included. (I’m often using fabrics that came from remnant places, so there’s no way to get more if a mistake is made in cutting.) Negatives mean messing around with interfacing, attaching cuffs in what seemed like an awkward way, and bust darts (!!!). That said, I really like the way it turned out. The bodice has a really pretty line. I’m still messing with the fit of the front closures, but that’s more a function of working alone, and at the last minute, than a pattern problem. The skirt was a piece of cake, and also looks pretty, with a small train. I just wish the sleeves were right (I tried to make them fuller without having access to resources like Hunniset, to mixed results). I’d also be happier if the bodice were fully lined, and I wonder about how long the buckram-lined stomacher will hold up.
Pat Shaw –
The sleeves are not a proper representation of the period but, otherwise, I was pleased with the results. I still have some adjustments to make to the neckline; it is too large.
Loren Dearborn –
This pattern is more of an impression than a recreation. This pattern fits pretty well and is not too hard. The sleeves are a bit odd, not as wide as they should be and the sleeve head is to puffy. I used the paned sleeves from Hunniset instead.