This dress looks really pretty on the illustration but should definatley be cut out and put together using scap material BEFORE cutting the material you plan to use for your final dress. I also recommend marking the fabric pieces with something to keep track of each piece because it gets a bit confusing when trying to get everything pieced together properly due to the fact her directions are very vague.
There is close to 2 pages of directions for making piping but there is only approximatly 2 paragraphs of directions for actually piecing together the dress itself, which may be a problem if you aren’t experienced in making period garmets.
The pattern pieces are a bit off so some adjusting will need to be done during fitting. She also has some unusual pleating included in the pattern but these can be omitted but cutting on the second set of lines. I did the pleating and the end result is satisfactory and this gives a little more fullness in the waist and hip area. The sleeves are simple and look nice with the cuff pattern that is included. I omitted the collar and used piping instead.
All in all, I would recommend giving this pattern a try, but again, make a dry run using scrap material before cutting any expensive material.
Connie Picard –
This dress looks really pretty on the illustration but should definatley be cut out and put together using scap material BEFORE cutting the material you plan to use for your final dress. I also recommend marking the fabric pieces with something to keep track of each piece because it gets a bit confusing when trying to get everything pieced together properly due to the fact her directions are very vague.
There is close to 2 pages of directions for making piping but there is only approximatly 2 paragraphs of directions for actually piecing together the dress itself, which may be a problem if you aren’t experienced in making period garmets.
The pattern pieces are a bit off so some adjusting will need to be done during fitting. She also has some unusual pleating included in the pattern but these can be omitted but cutting on the second set of lines. I did the pleating and the end result is satisfactory and this gives a little more fullness in the waist and hip area. The sleeves are simple and look nice with the cuff pattern that is included. I omitted the collar and used piping instead.
All in all, I would recommend giving this pattern a try, but again, make a dry run using scrap material before cutting any expensive material.