This is a beautiful and simple dress to make. The instructions were clear. The pattern was well put together. However, instead of using the pattern pieces for the bodice, waistband and skirt, I used them as a guide to draft my own pattern based on my measurements. I used the Past Pattern pieces for the sleeves which turned out to be really pretty. I made my own sleeve puffs to hold out the full sleeves by making short puffed sleeves lined with net. I added a Pelerine (cape) which I draped on my stand and a belt.
Rated 4 out of 5
Janet Canning –
Easy. Good for beginners. Flattering to all body types. In the photo on the right, Katherine Hannan is shown wearing a green version of the dress made by Janet Canning and Sally Norton. In the photo on the left, Janet (in the off white gown) is wearing the 1830s-40s Full High Gown dress with a pelerine.
Rated 4 out of 5
Bridget Conlogue –
I made the 1830’s Full High Gown this winter (while watching the Olympics). It is a great pattern that I have been dying to make for years! The result is a lovely, flattering gown. It was very easy to make and fit. I sewed almost the entire dress by hand, as my machine was acting up. I made it in a red cotton paisley, and added my own sleeve pads to make the sleeves really stand out.
Kendra van Cleave –
This is a beautiful and simple dress to make. The instructions were clear. The pattern was well put together. However, instead of using the pattern pieces for the bodice, waistband and skirt, I used them as a guide to draft my own pattern based on my measurements. I used the Past Pattern pieces for the sleeves which turned out to be really pretty. I made my own sleeve puffs to hold out the full sleeves by making short puffed sleeves lined with net. I added a Pelerine (cape) which I draped on my stand and a belt.
Janet Canning –
Easy. Good for beginners. Flattering to all body types. In the photo on the right, Katherine Hannan is shown wearing a green version of the dress made by Janet Canning and Sally Norton. In the photo on the left, Janet (in the off white gown) is wearing the 1830s-40s Full High Gown dress with a pelerine.
Bridget Conlogue –
I made the 1830’s Full High Gown this winter (while watching the Olympics). It is a great pattern that I have been dying to make for years! The result is a lovely, flattering gown. It was very easy to make and fit. I sewed almost the entire dress by hand, as my machine was acting up. I made it in a red cotton paisley, and added my own sleeve pads to make the sleeves really stand out.