> I know of two extant examples, but both are cotton.?
I'm actually using cotton but far heavier than I've used before, it does
not gather well and I'm not totally happy with the look at the moment
> But, about the low stomacher, or apron front, construction.?
Low stomacher, ie without the bib front, I'm looking a the waistcoat bosom
type. Yup slits on side so the front drops down in a similar way to drop
fall trousers
The panel has a drawstring through it, and one places it over the bodice
and ties it in place.?
Yes, but this fabric is a bit too heavy for a drawstring. Really I'm looking
for examples with a heavier fabric it seems logical to use buttons or a
supporting band, there seems to be some hint of these in contampory
pictures, but as they are worn, it isn't clear if the construction is the
low stomacher
Second--one of the extant dresses was made so that the skirt drawstring ran
inside the bodice and tied invisibly somehow--this drove me crazy trying to
put it on and adjust everything insid!
I like that construction, I use some inside tapes.
Thanks
Mel
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