The pattern runs large. The sleeves on the finished dress look nothing like the cover illustration. The pattern piece for the sleeve is much too large for the Regency era. Cut it down and it will give a better result. The finished gown is quite charming (after I made all the changers). I used the pattern for the over-gown for a separate costume. I used it to create a Victorian version of an Italian Renaissance gown (think of the paintings by Burne Jones).
Rated 4 out of 5
Christine James –
I thought the instructions were confusing. If you have basic sewing knowledge, it’s not too hard to figure out. The pattern pieces do go together well. A beginner with patience could use this pattern, but there are better and easier Regency dress patterns, such as the Period Impressions 1809 Day Wear #460.
Janet Canning –
The pattern runs large. The sleeves on the finished dress look nothing like the cover illustration. The pattern piece for the sleeve is much too large for the Regency era. Cut it down and it will give a better result. The finished gown is quite charming (after I made all the changers). I used the pattern for the over-gown for a separate costume. I used it to create a Victorian version of an Italian Renaissance gown (think of the paintings by Burne Jones).
Christine James –
I thought the instructions were confusing. If you have basic sewing knowledge, it’s not too hard to figure out. The pattern pieces do go together well. A beginner with patience could use this pattern, but there are better and easier Regency dress patterns, such as the Period Impressions 1809 Day Wear #460.