I didn't go so far as to read the instructions. Alas...
Presently working in miniature, I struggle nightly in trying to create my
doll costumes using all the pieces that would have made the shapes if I were
doing them for people; it is hard indeed to compromise, but I have not yet
bent to Velcro. Yeah. At least the dolls don't complain if I pin the waist
band (As I am finding to be the method more often used in times of youe.
kathleen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carmen Beaudry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 8:07 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] new Butterick pattern 5061
This reminds me of.......
One thing I am sure of is that the armseye of the upper garments will not
be as high as the originals nor the bottoms as capacious . These would
grace any stage quite nicely. Owning originals that are Not comfortable
for actual modern wear, in a 'Costume"situation, these would do quite
nicely if done in the usual muslin of their counterparts.
Kathleen
And if you get rid of the velcro closures.
Melusine
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