I love the mid-90's, the skirt on this pattern seems slightly later,
like maybe a year or three, than the bodice in shape; but maybe it's
just the trim making it look more flared than it actually is. I would
recommend, as a similar pattern, perhaps with fewer
shortcuts/adaptations for the mass market, the Patterns of History
Pattern from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin:
http://shop.wisconsinhistory.org/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=22&idproduct=279
It is a nice pattern, I've made it a couple of times. The first time
I made it, it was chosen for a set of bridesmaids, but the bride went
on vacation before the dresses were made and the maids chose other
dresses on their own. The bride did go ahead and have me make one
dress for her.
Katy
On 4/28/06, Dawn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This is new, and Wow, I love the sleeves!
http://www.simplicity.com/assets/4156/4156.jpg
The skirt looks a bit odd to me though. Has anyone had a good look at
this yet? Is it based on something real? I see they date it as "circa 1895".
Dawn
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