Has anyone on the list managed to find any examples of organ-pipe (rolled)
pleating prior to the 18th century? I agree that many of the styles of 15th
and 16th century clothing look like they use them, but for the life of me
(and despite two trips to Europe), I haven't been able to find any
Lurking newcomer actually has some input on this one :-) Having made about
50 - literally - of these placket-front Germans, maybe I can share some
insight.
The bodice is indeed attached to the skirt, and the cartridge pleats of the
skirt are set horizontally to the bottom of the bodice or a
