1 review for Promenade Patterns 1910-1914 Dancing or Dinner Gown
Rated 4 out of 5
Carolyn Richardson –
This pattern is a pretty easy pattern suitable for all levels of sewing experience. I made this dress in approximately a week and half of sewing in the evenings. There are several places where the pattern could be made a little clearer, or could use some more information. I would have appreciated a little more detail about the original gown in the Historical Notes, as once I started sewing I realized that I had interpreted the gown wrong. I had thought that the tunic bodice was the only part of the overdress, without realizing that it was lined in the same fabric as the bodice, and that the bodice itself had yet another lining which is constructed first. The casing for the neckline seems to be an unnecessary step if the bodice is fitted correctly in the first place. Although I did put the casing in, I found I really didn’t need to use it when wearing the dress, and when I did have it drawn up it resulted in rather ugly gathers around the shoulders. Also, if you follow the instructions to run the drawstring loose in the casing, chances are good that you’ll wind up with a “scoop” in the front corners of the neckline where they should be square. I’d recommend stitching the drawstring into the corners of the front neckline after putting it into the casing to avoid this problem. On a scale of 1-10, I’d rate this pattern a strong 8. I think just about anyone would be able to sew this pattern even if they aren’t familiar with historical costume, and even if they’re a novice sewer. The instructions are clear, although the drawings could use a little more clarity and detail to be really useful to the novice sewer.
Carolyn Richardson –
This pattern is a pretty easy pattern suitable for all levels of sewing experience. I made this dress in approximately a week and half of sewing in the evenings. There are several places where the pattern could be made a little clearer, or could use some more information. I would have appreciated a little more detail about the original gown in the Historical Notes, as once I started sewing I realized that I had interpreted the gown wrong. I had thought that the tunic bodice was the only part of the overdress, without realizing that it was lined in the same fabric as the bodice, and that the bodice itself had yet another lining which is constructed first. The casing for the neckline seems to be an unnecessary step if the bodice is fitted correctly in the first place. Although I did put the casing in, I found I really didn’t need to use it when wearing the dress, and when I did have it drawn up it resulted in rather ugly gathers around the shoulders. Also, if you follow the instructions to run the drawstring loose in the casing, chances are good that you’ll wind up with a “scoop” in the front corners of the neckline where they should be square. I’d recommend stitching the drawstring into the corners of the front neckline after putting it into the casing to avoid this problem. On a scale of 1-10, I’d rate this pattern a strong 8. I think just about anyone would be able to sew this pattern even if they aren’t familiar with historical costume, and even if they’re a novice sewer. The instructions are clear, although the drawings could use a little more clarity and detail to be really useful to the novice sewer.