Deredere, what period of bustle do you have in mind? Sheer cotton dresses
for the late 19th dresses with bustle would be rather unusual. Satin,
faille, medium weight cotton (think eyelet), or light weght wool or other
linen are more the fabrics found in historical costumes of the period.
You might check Fran's voloumes on the Gilded Age for a referance. In
addition to patterns, you will find a wealth of historical comment dealing
with color and construction. Depending on the size of your doll, you might
be able to use many of the patterns without enlargement.
Queen Maude, (my latest passion) is 16/17" tall and I am having great
success in using Fran's patterns.
Good luck and happy seaming
Kathleen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Deredere Galbraith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 7:21 AM
Subject: [h-cost] A bit OT doll bustle dress question for bonnet
Hi,
It as been so long since I was able to make a historic costume.
Not much time anymore so now I make them in smaller size :-) .
It is for a doll that hopefully will arrive soon from Korea.
I am making her a beautiful sheer cotton bustle dress.
http://www.deredere.dds.nl/Dolls/BJD.html
I was wondering what would be worn wit it?
A nice bonnet or a hat?
Greetings,
Deredere
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