I didn’t have any problems with the pattern but, it’s not for beginners. I’m very pleased with the gown. I particularly like the extensive historical notes that accompany the pattern.
Rated 4 out of 5
Rebecca Prince –
Make a muslin first. You’ll need it. This garment is very tight-fitting. Choose a fabric with a tight weave and buy a bottle of fray check. You’ll have to fit the dress several times to get it right. The instructions for turning the surcoate after you’ve attached the lining are wrong. I left the bottom unstitched and did a roll-up hem.
Rated 4 out of 5
Janet Canning –
I made the cotehardie. I drew a heavy line on the pattern pieces so they were easy to trace. The wrist and hip placements weren’t accurate for me (I’m 5’7″). Absolutely make a muslin; it’s the only way you’ll succeed.
Denise Lorraine –
I didn’t have any problems with the pattern but, it’s not for beginners. I’m very pleased with the gown. I particularly like the extensive historical notes that accompany the pattern.
Rebecca Prince –
Make a muslin first. You’ll need it. This garment is very tight-fitting. Choose a fabric with a tight weave and buy a bottle of fray check. You’ll have to fit the dress several times to get it right. The instructions for turning the surcoate after you’ve attached the lining are wrong. I left the bottom unstitched and did a roll-up hem.
Janet Canning –
I made the cotehardie. I drew a heavy line on the pattern pieces so they were easy to trace. The wrist and hip placements weren’t accurate for me (I’m 5’7″). Absolutely make a muslin; it’s the only way you’ll succeed.