Thank you. :)
> From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:33:07 -0600 > Subject: Re: [h-cost] c. 1890s skirt > > Maureen- > > It should be pretty easy. Just remember that the skirt is flat in the front, > with all the fullness gathered into the center back. I notice the pattern > uses "flutes" but gathering would be easier, and just as accurate. > > Adjust the width of center front panel for your body size. Then make sure > the two center back panels are wide enough to give you fullness there. > > I don't even cut the waistband until I've sewn the skirt panels together. > Remember to leave enough overlap at the CB opening to add hooks and eyes or > snaps. > > You really need to wear a petticoat under the skirt. So why not make that > first, using the same pattern and a lighter weight cotton? That will help > you fine-tune the pattern before you do the skirt. > > Victorian skirt hems were usually faced or bias bound, not simply turned up > and hand stitched. > > Kim > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
