2 reviews for Patterns of History 1874 Bustled Dinner Gown
Rated 5 out of 5
Lisa Prindle –
This is an excellent first bustle dress pattern. The directions were extremely thorough and profusely illustrated, fitting was easy, and it assembled very well. I found this one easier to fit than the 1876 Bustle Dress by the same company.
This gown is slightly high waisted, and as I am very long waisted, extending the waist 1 1/2″ still allowed for the high waisted look without having it under my armpits! The bodice has a nifty scalloped hem and an overskirt that is split up the center back – very different!
Be warned, however, that the trimming of the skirts and bodice as shown requires extensive hand sewing (I took a shortcut by making narrower bias so I could do more machine sewing). I did not make up the sleeves as directed, as the fabric insert at the wrist had too much body with my choice of fabric. Instead, I left out the insert and stitched up the sleeve, and it worked fine.
Rated 5 out of 5
Frieda Fauve –
This pattern was very thorough and straightforward, and it came with a profuse amount of information regarding the styles of the period, proper fabrics (including color combination) and undergarments. The pieces went together quite well, though as another reviewer said, it is quite high-waisted. Two suggestions: Make this dress out of a lighter fabric if you’re intending on wearing it for an extended amount of time. It becomes rather heavy. Also, most importantly, if you’re intending on trimming the dress the way the pattern calls for, I hope you have a LOT of time on your hands. Even though I left out the satin ribbon trim, the amount of hand work was incredible. It turned out lovely, though, and completely worth the effort.
Lisa Prindle –
This is an excellent first bustle dress pattern. The directions were extremely thorough and profusely illustrated, fitting was easy, and it assembled very well. I found this one easier to fit than the 1876 Bustle Dress by the same company.
This gown is slightly high waisted, and as I am very long waisted, extending the waist 1 1/2″ still allowed for the high waisted look without having it under my armpits! The bodice has a nifty scalloped hem and an overskirt that is split up the center back – very different!
Be warned, however, that the trimming of the skirts and bodice as shown requires extensive hand sewing (I took a shortcut by making narrower bias so I could do more machine sewing). I did not make up the sleeves as directed, as the fabric insert at the wrist had too much body with my choice of fabric. Instead, I left out the insert and stitched up the sleeve, and it worked fine.
Frieda Fauve –
This pattern was very thorough and straightforward, and it came with a profuse amount of information regarding the styles of the period, proper fabrics (including color combination) and undergarments. The pieces went together quite well, though as another reviewer said, it is quite high-waisted. Two suggestions: Make this dress out of a lighter fabric if you’re intending on wearing it for an extended amount of time. It becomes rather heavy. Also, most importantly, if you’re intending on trimming the dress the way the pattern calls for, I hope you have a LOT of time on your hands. Even though I left out the satin ribbon trim, the amount of hand work was incredible. It turned out lovely, though, and completely worth the effort.