Since this isn't my normal period of expertise, could someone tell me if
this pattern is historically accurate, and what would have to be changed
to make it HA?
Thanks,
Carmen
On 2/26/2015 11:25 PM, Sybella wrote:
Well, I don't own this pattern and can't find a copy of the instructions
online. But I'll give a stab at it. :)
Looking at the Butterick site at the images for this regency gown, it looks
like one ribbon goes in a casing on the neckline as a draw-string tie, one
on the sleeve end and another under the bust. The latter two also through
casings but sewn in at the seam or hem.
For closure, the neckline ribbon is tied in the back and the hook and eye
is in place the lower casing. (In another view, both casings have
draw-string ties.)
So, I think the narrow grosgrain ribbon is for the neckline. The 5/8th for
the sleeve ends, and the 7/8th for the under-bust, where you'd want that to
not to twist.
http://butterick.mccall.com/b6074-products-48593.php?page_id=385
On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 10:48 PM, Charlene C <charlene...@gmail.com> wrote:
It's been a while since I've used a major commerical pattern and I'm
finding this one confusing.
It seems I need three ribbons for View A: 1/4", 5/8" grosgrain, 7/8".
The instructions mention ribbon in three places: steps 49, 57-59, and 66.
What the instructions don't tell you is which ribbon to use at which step.
I'm assuming the 1/4" is step 49 (sleeves), the 7/8" is steps 57-59 (attach
skirt to bodice) and the 5/8" grograin is step 66 (neckline).
Can anyone confirm this?
At the moment, I can't visualize how steps 57-59 work; I'm hoping it will
make more sense when I try it.
I also don't quite understand how the finished dress fastens up. I know
there's a hook and eye. I'm assuming you tie the ribbon at the neckline.
What do you do with the shoelace attached to the inside center front; does
it wrap to the back and tie?
DEFINITELY not my usual time period.
Thanks,
Charlene
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