Lena, in "The Evolution of Fashion" (the pink book, pg.33) the sleeve pattern shows a (now) traditional pattern shape with a slight flare at the bottom much as the extended facing of modern sleeves. The additional slit of this narrow sleeve is placed at the outer wrist line, probably 3" from the outer edge of the back line. This looks like it runs up to the elbow. In constructing it, I assume this slit would be faced.
Kathleen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:42 AM Subject: [h-cost] knuckle length sleeves - how to? > Hi, > > I'm on my first attempt of making a gothic fitted dress. It's for a modern ball, so I'm taking a bit liberty with historical correctness. It's basically a MS Bodleian 264 dress, with a shallow wide neck opening and tight buttoned sleeves. The sleeves are supposed to go down over the knuckles with a small flare, which IIRC are a later development. > > Now, for my problem. What would be the easiest/best/authentic way of cutting the sleeves? I'm thinking either to cut the sleeve in one piece, with a flare at the end, and then insert a gore in the middle (i.e. where the thumb is when wearing the dress) to make the flare symmetrical, OR make an ordinary sleeve first and then add a (two?) curved piece for the cuff. > > Naturally, I'm behind schedule, so quick replies are very appreciated. > > /Lena (38 buttonholes to go... *shudder*) > > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
