1 review for Patterns of History 1881 Avant-Garde Gown
Rated 4 out of 5
Lisa Prindle –
This is a very tedious project from fitting to assembly. For some reason the directions tell you to fit the bodice without any undergarments but, I don’t recommend that. Feel free to wear your corset or bra, it will work. Be sure to measure your arm length, as the sleeve starts very high into the shoulder and may end up too short. Take note of the photo: I added an undersleeve. This pattern has a fitted under-bodice lining with a neck-to-hem shirred and pleated front panel that covers it. The instructions have no graphics to explain the assembly or to advise how to finish some of the raw edges. The sizing runs very small. I’ve made it twice now (a glutton for punishment) and love the silhouette which can accommodate a bustle, but it is not something to do in a weekend.
Lisa Prindle –
This is a very tedious project from fitting to assembly. For some reason the directions tell you to fit the bodice without any undergarments but, I don’t recommend that. Feel free to wear your corset or bra, it will work. Be sure to measure your arm length, as the sleeve starts very high into the shoulder and may end up too short. Take note of the photo: I added an undersleeve. This pattern has a fitted under-bodice lining with a neck-to-hem shirred and pleated front panel that covers it. The instructions have no graphics to explain the assembly or to advise how to finish some of the raw edges. The sizing runs very small. I’ve made it twice now (a glutton for punishment) and love the silhouette which can accommodate a bustle, but it is not something to do in a weekend.