This pattern includes a blouse and walking skirt, but I sewed the blouse only. I did not have too much difficulty sewing the blouse. I took my time and practiced doing pleats beforehand. I also did a practice sleeve before I did the real one, to ensure fit. The leg o’mutton sleeves are beautiful, and the whole blouse is very authentic.
Rated 4 out of 5
Lisa Swehla –
The skirt is incredibly straight forward, and well fitted. The blouse isn’t entirely flattering because there is a good deal of fullness pulled in with a belt, but it did create the period effect I wanted. The sleeves are lovely, although I think there might be a drafting error in the armhole or sleeve that I had to solve. Nothing earth shattering. The patterns are printed on VERY sturdy brown paper. I can’t say I used the directions closely enough to be able to comment on them, but i liked the cartridge pleating, boning, hand bound buttonhole instructions.
Rated 3 out of 5
Annette Stubbs –
I found the skirt very easy to make, with a few gathers at the back. It drapes very nicely. The blouse was a little more difficult. I had a hard time adjusting the collar and shoulders to fit. But, I didn’t take a lot of time to tailor it. The instructions were fairly easy to follow; but I recommend measuring the bottom portion of the sleeve to verify you arm width. The sleeves are lovely, and the complete outfit gives the illusion of a very small waist.
Cornelia Tegart –
This pattern includes a blouse and walking skirt, but I sewed the blouse only. I did not have too much difficulty sewing the blouse. I took my time and practiced doing pleats beforehand. I also did a practice sleeve before I did the real one, to ensure fit. The leg o’mutton sleeves are beautiful, and the whole blouse is very authentic.
Lisa Swehla –
The skirt is incredibly straight forward, and well fitted. The blouse isn’t entirely flattering because there is a good deal of fullness pulled in with a belt, but it did create the period effect I wanted. The sleeves are lovely, although I think there might be a drafting error in the armhole or sleeve that I had to solve. Nothing earth shattering. The patterns are printed on VERY sturdy brown paper. I can’t say I used the directions closely enough to be able to comment on them, but i liked the cartridge pleating, boning, hand bound buttonhole instructions.
Annette Stubbs –
I found the skirt very easy to make, with a few gathers at the back. It drapes very nicely. The blouse was a little more difficult. I had a hard time adjusting the collar and shoulders to fit. But, I didn’t take a lot of time to tailor it. The instructions were fairly easy to follow; but I recommend measuring the bottom portion of the sleeve to verify you arm width. The sleeves are lovely, and the complete outfit gives the illusion of a very small waist.