I used the laced-up Polish vest for two Renaissance bodices. It’s very easy. In the photo, Jan (far right) is wearing one of the vests and Jana Keeler (far left) is wearing the other.
Rated 5 out of 5
Cathy Raymond –
Supremely easy to put together. I used the Polish vest pattern as the foundation for a 17th century dress (yes, I know the waist is too low and the neckline is too high but, this was 10 years ago and there weren’t any 17th century patterns available and my drafting skills are minimal). I added sleeves based on a template I got from the book Patterns for Theatrical Costuming and made a basic skirt. I had my costume.
Jan Price –
I used the laced-up Polish vest for two Renaissance bodices. It’s very easy. In the photo, Jan (far right) is wearing one of the vests and Jana Keeler (far left) is wearing the other.
Cathy Raymond –
Supremely easy to put together. I used the Polish vest pattern as the foundation for a 17th century dress (yes, I know the waist is too low and the neckline is too high but, this was 10 years ago and there weren’t any 17th century patterns available and my drafting skills are minimal). I added sleeves based on a template I got from the book Patterns for Theatrical Costuming and made a basic skirt. I had my costume.