I would cut the sleeve with a shaped flare at the cuff to go over the hand,
not the add on pieces. I like the look better, personally, without that
extra seaming.
But that's just my opinion! take it for what it's worth;-)
Kelly
"Bravery is something you can experience on the spur of the moment, faced
with danger. To have courage, you must think about the dangers in advance,
then weigh the risks, and then do what you have to do, despite your fears"
Caius Merlyn Britannicus
From: Lena <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Subject: [h-cost] knuckle length sleeves - how to?
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:42:28 +0000 (GMT)
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*)
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