On 02/09/2012 11:00 AM, annbw...@aol.com wrote:
Okay, folks, I may be getting a Steampunk urge, since a big event is right up the road in May. I long ago wanted to do an 1870s bustle style and this seems like a good opportunity. My question is, what pattern(s) do you all recommend for an 1870s era bustle day outfit? I'm thinking bodice with high neck and 3/4 sleeves and underskirt with draped overskirt. I do have the skill to make some minor changes to a pattern-could certainly modify the sleeve, for instance--but want something that I wouldn't need to do a lot to, as time is of the essence. Also not stuck on 100% authentic to the period--that is one of the appeals of Steampunk! I was hoping the Big Two had something that I could just pick up at the fabric store and run with, but I didn't see anything suitable there.
Truly Victorian has some nice patterns for the bustle era: http://www.trulyvictorian.com/ -- Cathy Raymond ca...@thyrsus.com "Even imperfection itself may have its ideal or perfect state." --Thomas de Quincey _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume