In a message dated 11/13/2005 3:29:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I will search out this pattern tomorrow and see if I can put together the directions for you. This pattern company (for me at least) also assumes that the sewer will already know the finer points of construction). If you have ever done any tailoring, like for a suit or coat, you will have no problem in being able to follow the progression. One thing I have learned in my 30yr. plus costume generation is that once you have the right shapes and the right cuts re alignment of grain and bias, you have already done 2/3s of the work. Adding the proper interfacings that are often omitted from contemporary costume making (in the popular vein) will help you to turn even a minimalist pattern into a credible period garment. I was asking for our original poster. I've had enough experience with what I call modern classic tailoring, both men's and women's, that I can finally proceed fairly well. The hardest part for early 19th century coats, in my opinion, is how the front edge/tails/pocket sacks are handled. When I made my first coat, I had never seen a real one, and had to muddle through that part. Ann Wass _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
