I was able to make this up pretty quickly, so that qualifies it as a super pattern. The directions call for a bag lining, but I always flat-line the fashion fabric, treat it as one piece, and then use a facing along the hem and neckline – just my preference and it allows for easy alterations if needed. I split the back tail (originally it is a square tail). Armhole needed no cutting down. Does not fit over a bustle.
Rated 5 out of 5
Michelle Atno-Hall –
I made this as part of my outfit for the 150th anniversary of cable cars in SF celebration. I really like Truly Victorian patterns and this one was no exception. I have broad but shallow shoulders and have to adjust the shoulders/back on every pattern I make, but found it relatively easy to to with this look. I usually interline and do a calico lining and I use my mockup as the lining, and I put steel boning into the ‘tails’ in back. I also made up the bodice for a piece commissioned by a client whose measurements were larger than the printed pattern could accommodate, and got beautiful results. As Lisa above says, you don’t need a bustle with this; it’s definitely natural form.
Lisa Prindle –
I was able to make this up pretty quickly, so that qualifies it as a super pattern. The directions call for a bag lining, but I always flat-line the fashion fabric, treat it as one piece, and then use a facing along the hem and neckline – just my preference and it allows for easy alterations if needed. I split the back tail (originally it is a square tail). Armhole needed no cutting down. Does not fit over a bustle.
Michelle Atno-Hall –
I made this as part of my outfit for the 150th anniversary of cable cars in SF celebration. I really like Truly Victorian patterns and this one was no exception. I have broad but shallow shoulders and have to adjust the shoulders/back on every pattern I make, but found it relatively easy to to with this look. I usually interline and do a calico lining and I use my mockup as the lining, and I put steel boning into the ‘tails’ in back. I also made up the bodice for a piece commissioned by a client whose measurements were larger than the printed pattern could accommodate, and got beautiful results. As Lisa above says, you don’t need a bustle with this; it’s definitely natural form.