I have an antique hoop from family that I use and my skirts re about 3 panels. It fits just right. Proportion says it all! One of the problems I have with the 'new' patterns is that the bodice is usually for a modern fit and is too long for the proportions viewed in Godey's and Peterson's. The two extant whole gowns I own are slightly short waisted for me (re modern fit) but perfect for 19thC wear. In making Plus Size gowns, etc. for customers, it is sometimes a little dicey getting the right proportion for the period. For waisted gowns they usually think their waist is somewhere ...(male or female)below the navel.
Kathleen ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 12:40 PM Subject: Re: yardage required (Tudor Tailor Review) (was Re: [h-cost]Re:h-costume Dig... > > 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 > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
