I think that joingin the parts will definitely be done for my duaghter's
costume. I think that she will learn to walk like a lady instead of dropping
on the ground like she does. If she has a hoop skirt, she will definitely
learn not NOT to sit.
I found a pattern that is very similar to what she wants. I bought it on
eBay. I haven't gotten it yet. Item: 9836 Girls Halloween Renaissance
Costumes Patterns 7-14. She wants one similar to the white one.
She wants something pink so I've been looking for a good fabric AND
Reanaissance period design. ANY suggestions out there in the group?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joannah Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 12:25 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Smock or Partlet was Tudor roses
Forgive the timelag, I've been neglecting my email for a few days.
Personally, if I was making a costume for a young child, I'd go with a
separate shift and gown. The shift would be made ( wide seam allowances,
tucks in the shift 'skirt' and sleeves are the two things which spring
immediately to mind ) so that it can be let out when the child grows,
thereby letting you get more than one years use out of it.
I think, too, that it might be more comfortable than everything joined
together - it would certainly be easier to make.
My 2cents worth.
Joannah
~*~ Practice random acts of kindness, and senseless acts of beauty. ~*~
--- "Becky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Is there a way to make a smock that can create the illusion of being
different parts and still be accuate? With my daughter being so young, I
think that fewer layers would be better for her. She won't be in any
competition of costume so I think we can fudge the costume for comfort and
design. It only has to please us. She'd like it whether it was "period" or
not, as long as it looked like the ones we saw last year. She tried on a
costume that was all one piece, including a collar that stood up behing
the
head. It fit her so well and she wanted it. I ran out of money long before
we got to that vender. I purchased fabrics to make my gown and that wasn't
cheap. My sister bought her a French hood and she wore it all day. When we
found the costume, the vender let her try it on and I got a picture. At
least we got that much. She planned to go back this year and play the
part.
She made friends and she will look them up for sure.
Could be worse. She could be interested in the black hair and chains of
the
goth crowd. I'm not sure I could handle that. Dressing up for Renaissance
Faire, we can share the time and have fun, too. This is my favorite time
for
costumes.
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