Hi Jean,
Many regency gowns is closed in the front with a bib front.
Some are closed center back by drawstring tapes, and pinned. Some have hooks
and eyes and some as you say buttons. You can almost do as you think is the
best.
The front bib closures are a little difficult to explain for me as english
is not my native language, but do look in Nancy Bradfields book Costume in
Detail, if you have accets to this.
Bjarne
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From: "Jean Waddie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 11:07 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] RE back side lacing was:Stomacher --a photo demo
This pink dress reminded me... a friend is making a Regency style gown,
for a party so it doesn't have to be particularly authentic, but neither
of us can work out - how/where do they fasten? Some have buttons down the
centre back, but most don't seem to have any visible opening. Please,
somebody, give us a clue?
Jean
otsisto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
This is not English or a kirtle/corset but back side lacing goes back
aways.
Sorry I am not well versed with dates.
http://homepage.mac.com/festive_attyre/research/wkclass/wk1.html
This is 1580. Note the woman in pink.
http://homepage.mac.com/festive_attyre/research/wkclass/wk12.html
De
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Hi,
I should not have answered as i did, obviously they did it in a different
way than in my period.
How long time did they have this lacing in the side bodice? Anybody knows?
Bjarne
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