1 review for Patterns of Fashion 1861-4 Evening Dress from The Gallery of English Costume
Rated 5 out of 5
Lisa Prindle –
Before Simplicity came out with their ballgown pattern, I used the Janet Arnold pattern for a pleated Berthe. The original gown illustrated in Patterns of Fashion has the Berthe closing at the shoulder rather than at the center back (as does the Simplicity gown). This side closure makes much more sense. It is not difficult to make the pattern fit any ballgown bodice. Just take your time drafting the pattern and mark all of your pleating lines.
Lisa Prindle –
Before Simplicity came out with their ballgown pattern, I used the Janet Arnold pattern for a pleated Berthe. The original gown illustrated in Patterns of Fashion has the Berthe closing at the shoulder rather than at the center back (as does the Simplicity gown). This side closure makes much more sense. It is not difficult to make the pattern fit any ballgown bodice. Just take your time drafting the pattern and mark all of your pleating lines.