In a message dated 4/18/2006 12:10:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The CW garments that I have, or have examined, average 4/5 yards around the bottom, which is about 3 1/2 or four panels of 45" fabric. ******************* 1830's skirts will have a mere 3 1/2 yard hem sometimes. This looks right if in proportion with the top...huge sleeves and such. It depends on the scale and balance of the whole garment. When I make an 1860s gown, 3, 45" panels are usually plenty for a skirt. But then the hoop underneath has to be the right scale. [interestingly, sometimes an 1840s or 50s gown requires more to look right] Bustle gown regularly suffer from too full a drape or ruffle. There is something more realistic about skimpier ruffles sometimes. I've seen lots of garments [usually on stage] that are too full. It's balance and proportion....of the WHOLE OUTFIT that can make the difference. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
