3 reviews for Patterns of History 1835 AFternoon Costume
Rated 4 out of 5
Christine James –
This is a little more advanced than Period Impressions patterns. A beginner will probably need some help. Perfect for intermediate level experience. I am very pleased with the result. It went together easily. I suggest adding a layer of netting between the lining and the fashion fabric to give the sleeve more body. Christine is wearing the dress without the pelerine in the photo on the left.
Rated 5 out of 5
Elizabeth Atwater –
I made this without the pelerine, and with an altered neckline. This pattern required significant muslin fitting and alteration on the actress, but that is to be expected with any modern body and fitted garment. The actress was also a pattern size 12 and the dress only comes in pattern sizes 10 or 14. But fitting and construction were fairly straightforward and I think the result is quite wonderful. Definitely flat-line the sleeves in netting to maintain their great shape.
Rated 4 out of 5
Karen Verschoor –
I adapted the pattern from front to rear closing. I also lowered the neckline in accordance with period fashion plates. The pattern was well drafted. Instructions are clear. However it calls for some snaps to hold the pelerine in place which were definitely not available in 1835.
Christine James –
This is a little more advanced than Period Impressions patterns. A beginner will probably need some help. Perfect for intermediate level experience. I am very pleased with the result. It went together easily. I suggest adding a layer of netting between the lining and the fashion fabric to give the sleeve more body. Christine is wearing the dress without the pelerine in the photo on the left.
Elizabeth Atwater –
I made this without the pelerine, and with an altered neckline. This pattern required significant muslin fitting and alteration on the actress, but that is to be expected with any modern body and fitted garment. The actress was also a pattern size 12 and the dress only comes in pattern sizes 10 or 14. But fitting and construction were fairly straightforward and I think the result is quite wonderful. Definitely flat-line the sleeves in netting to maintain their great shape.
Karen Verschoor –
I adapted the pattern from front to rear closing. I also lowered the neckline in accordance with period fashion plates. The pattern was well drafted. Instructions are clear. However it calls for some snaps to hold the pelerine in place which were definitely not available in 1835.