This is from another group I sew with. Their emphasis is on the
Victorian/ Edwardian Period.
<< It's sure pretty, but I wouldn't exactly call it "historic."
"Costume" is the right word. But it looks like they're trying to get
an 1880 look. When JoAnn has their Simplicity $1 pattern sale, I'd
pick it up because it looks like the bodice would work, with a few
modifications. I really don't like the poufy stuff at the hip -- I'd
change that part to something pleated.>>
Susan
"Slow down. The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel
too fast and you miss all you are traveling for". - "Ride the Dark
Trail" by Louis L'Amour
On Feb 8, 2006, at 12:26 AM, Elizabeth Walpole wrote:
I was just browsing Simplicity's website (I got a free pattern for
submitting a sewing tip to their 'idea exchange') and I found that
they have
a new historic costume pattern,
http://www.simplicity.com/dv1_v4.cfm?design=4244 it looks like a
bustle or
natural form period gown, they may be trying to cash in on The Phantom
of
the Opera (though it seems a bit late) as their model does look quite
a bit
like Emmy Rossum (who played the main character, Christine) although
they do
already have a version of the costume she wears when she does her solo
on
stage for the rest of the film she wears typical late 1870s to early
1880s
outfits.
Anyway, onto my point does anybody have an opinion on how authentic
this is
and whether any inauthentic parts would be fixable? The bodice doesn't
look
too bad it's got 2 darts at the front and princess seams at the back,
it
reminds me of a polonaise except for the back drape. It would need
fitting to be worn over a corset but otherwise I can't seem to
pinpoint a flaw (I admit I don't like the look of the back of the
skirt but I don't know if that's because it's inauthentic or I just
dislike the style). Then again I've only done a little research into
this era, so for those who have more expertise in natural form era
outfits what is your opinion?
Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Walpole
Canberra Australia
ewalpole[at]tpg.com.au
http://au.geocities.com/e_walpole/
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