This pattern is for very experienced sewers. The pattern is marked Average difficulty; that is a strong under-statement. It’s a wonderful pattern, but requires serious study before you even begin the muslin. It will take a lot of patience, but if you want to create a glamorous forties evening gown, this is it. I made a few changes. The fabric I’m using is not double-sided so I lined the drapery piece and the front bodice panels. I lowered the front skirt seams and gathering and I took it in a bit at the waist. The drawing on the package looks quite fitted, but the pattern comes out a little too loose; you’ll want to adjust it to be closer to the body.
Gladys –
This pattern is for very experienced sewers. The pattern is marked Average difficulty; that is a strong under-statement. It’s a wonderful pattern, but requires serious study before you even begin the muslin. It will take a lot of patience, but if you want to create a glamorous forties evening gown, this is it. I made a few changes. The fabric I’m using is not double-sided so I lined the drapery piece and the front bodice panels. I lowered the front skirt seams and gathering and I took it in a bit at the waist. The drawing on the package looks quite fitted, but the pattern comes out a little too loose; you’ll want to adjust it to be closer to the body.