I have made the basic 1870's underskirt several times and it is quick and simple to make. http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=81&cat=2&page=1 I have also made the 1871 Day Bodice several times and really like the result. http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=32&cat=2&page=1 I have made several of the overskirts but in terms of bang for buck (and effort), the Bustle Apron Overskirt is probably the best option. http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=40&cat=2&page=1 Have fun! Karen
---------- Original Message ---------- From: annbw...@aol.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:23:54 -0500 (EST) Truly Victorian has some nice patterns for the bustle era: http://www.trulyvictorian.com/ Several of you recommended Truly Victorian, and I had already seen them on the Great Pattern Review website. Any particular style or styles you found preferable? Ann Wass -----Original Message----- From: Catherine Olanich Raymond <ca...@thyrsus.com> To: Historical Costume <h-cost...@indra.com> Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 11:08 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions 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 he road in May. I long ago wanted to do an 1870s bustle style and this seems ike a good opportunity. My question is, what pattern(s) do you all recommend or an 1870s era bustle day outfit? I'm thinking bodice with high neck and 3/4 leeves and underskirt with draped overskirt. I do have the skill to make some inor changes to a pattern-could certainly modify the sleeve, for instance--but ant something that I wouldn't need to do a lot to, as time is of the essence. lso not stuck on 100% authentic to the period--that is one of the appeals of teampunk! I was hoping the Big Two had something that I could just pick up at the fabric tore and run with, but I didn't see anything suitable there. ruly Victorian has some nice patterns for the bustle era: http://www.trulyvictorian.com/ -- athy Raymond a...@thyrsus.com "Even imperfection itself may have its ideal or perfect state." -Thomas de Quincey ______________________________________________ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ____________________________________________________________ 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f33f512c6d82109fc8cst01duc _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
