I love this pattern so much that I made it up twice. I omitted the Bertha and added a standing collar and cuffs. With full petticoats this is so warm and comfy it’s like being wrapped in a comforter. I tacked the Watteau pleats to the lining rather than the belt.
The cotton print version has the pointed waist belt that hooks in the front and hangs down quite low. This version is not as easy to fit as the one with the sash, if you want a snug fit. I omitted the yoke entirely and shortened the sleeves.
As you can see in the photo on the right, on limp fabric such as mine, you should add something to prop up the sleeves or line them with something stiff.
Greta de Groat –
I love this pattern so much that I made it up twice. I omitted the Bertha and added a standing collar and cuffs. With full petticoats this is so warm and comfy it’s like being wrapped in a comforter. I tacked the Watteau pleats to the lining rather than the belt.
The cotton print version has the pointed waist belt that hooks in the front and hangs down quite low. This version is not as easy to fit as the one with the sash, if you want a snug fit. I omitted the yoke entirely and shortened the sleeves.
As you can see in the photo on the right, on limp fabric such as mine, you should add something to prop up the sleeves or line them with something stiff.