This pattern pieces do not match. Two costumers helped put this dress together. The patterns from Old World Enterprises are not worth buying. They are particularly unsuitable for a beginner.
Rated 3 out of 5
Janice Jones –
In order to get a correct fit in the bodice, I had to adjust it in several places. The neck opening runs large. There is a lot of detail work in this dress. The bodice is completely lined and boned and the center front has beading embellishment. The lower skirt was difficult to attach and required repeated adjustments to get to lay correctly. The finished skirt is very heavy. The finished gown is stunning and worth the effort.
Rated 3 out of 5
Sue Pickens –
I belong to the Old West Society of Minnesota and was hoping to wear the 1890’s ballgown to our Christmas banquet. I do not have the time to remake the pattern pieces, which is what you will have to do. I wish I could get my money back.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mari Jo Young –
AWFUL! The directions are poor, telling you to match darts that don’t exist, talking about one pattern piece with an illustration of another. The pieces don’t fit together. The instructions tell you that if the shoulders won’t stay up, you should add elastic. Obviously, this is a design problem the pattern drafter couldn’t solve. This pattern should never have been released. I had to remake several of the pieces. I eventually ended up with a nice looking dress but, only because I am a professional tailor. I would never use it again.
Pat Shaw –
This pattern pieces do not match. Two costumers helped put this dress together. The patterns from Old World Enterprises are not worth buying. They are particularly unsuitable for a beginner.
Janice Jones –
In order to get a correct fit in the bodice, I had to adjust it in several places. The neck opening runs large. There is a lot of detail work in this dress. The bodice is completely lined and boned and the center front has beading embellishment. The lower skirt was difficult to attach and required repeated adjustments to get to lay correctly. The finished skirt is very heavy. The finished gown is stunning and worth the effort.
Sue Pickens –
I belong to the Old West Society of Minnesota and was hoping to wear the 1890’s ballgown to our Christmas banquet. I do not have the time to remake the pattern pieces, which is what you will have to do. I wish I could get my money back.
Mari Jo Young –
AWFUL! The directions are poor, telling you to match darts that don’t exist, talking about one pattern piece with an illustration of another. The pieces don’t fit together. The instructions tell you that if the shoulders won’t stay up, you should add elastic. Obviously, this is a design problem the pattern drafter couldn’t solve. This pattern should never have been released. I had to remake several of the pieces. I eventually ended up with a nice looking dress but, only because I am a professional tailor. I would never use it again.