Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-30 Thread Aylwen Garden
As an update, we used the MM kirtle pattern, but trimmed the sides of the gore that were designed to flare out over a hoop. Amy is a size 6 adult, and the petit size is very tight on her. Looks good. Today we'll cut out the tabard from the PP #41. Cheers, Aylwen On Jan 28, 2008 8:30 AM, Aylwen

RE: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-27 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Why wouldn't she use the other patterns from PP 41? Just curious, Sg Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:54:31 +1100 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns CC: My daughter is making a tabard from this pattern. Do you

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-27 Thread Catherine Olanich Raymond
On Sunday 27 January 2008, Saragrace Knauf wrote: Why wouldn't she use the other patterns from PP 41? Just curious, Possibly because the PP patterns don't really have one for a kirtle; in some of them at least, the underdress is faked. -- Cathy Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is better to

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-27 Thread Aylwen Garden
Yes, we're trying to make do with the patterns we've already got and the underdress was not included in this pattern. Cheers, Aylwen On Jan 28, 2008 4:33 AM, Catherine Olanich Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sunday 27 January 2008, Saragrace Knauf wrote: Why wouldn't she use the other

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-07 Thread Bambi TBNL
I stand corrected... a muslin is just what she says...I looked back to confirm.. Bambi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bambi TBNL wrote: she DOES say in the instructions to cut a sloper and fit it.. This has always been a pet peeve of mine (nothing personal, Bambi). If I wanted to cut a sloper

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Dawn
For those of you who have used this pattern, how does the sizing run?(Large, small?) And for that matter, how do you figure out what size you are? I'm not seeing it in the instructions. I hesitate to assume what they say is a 10 will fit me. Dawn Aylwen Garden wrote: Thanks Susan. I was

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Susan Farmer
Quoting Aylwen Garden [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thanks Susan. I was tired when I started tracing but now realise they put three different styles in one. Took a while for my brain to sort it out. Have you made this style? nods. They're hateful like that. Several folks (and I'm *going* to do it)

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Susan Farmer
Quoting Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED]: For those of you who have used this pattern, how does the sizing run?(Large, small?) And for that matter, how do you figure out what size you are? I'm not seeing it in the instructions. I hesitate to assume what they say is a 10 will fit me. I don't have a

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Aylwen Garden
I've just found a sizing chart for this pattern online, but am still to test it out. http://www.bymichelle.com/renpatternsize.html Regards, Aylwen On Jan 7, 2008 8:00 AM, Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those of you who have used this pattern, how does the sizing run?(Large, small?) And for

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Joan Jurancich
At 02:20 PM 1/6/2008, you wrote: I've just found a sizing chart for this pattern online, but am still to test it out. http://www.bymichelle.com/renpatternsize.html Regards, Aylwen On Jan 7, 2008 8:00 AM, Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those of you who have used this pattern, how does the

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Susan Farmer
Quoting Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The best way to check for sizing is to actually measure the pattern pieces (seam line to seam line) and compare them to your own measurements. As I recall (from many years ago), Period Patterns was not very good with sizing. I gave up using them for

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Dawn
Aylwen Garden wrote: I've just found a sizing chart for this pattern online, but am still to test it out. http://www.bymichelle.com/renpatternsize.html Regards, Aylwen Thanks. I now have a general idea where to start from. Dawn ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Aylwen Garden
Hi Joan Can you remember if the patterns ran large or small? Thanks, Aylwen On Jan 7, 2008 9:35 AM, Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 02:20 PM 1/6/2008, you wrote: I've just found a sizing chart for this pattern online, but am still to test it out.

RE: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Chiara Francesca
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Farmer Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 4:48 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns Quoting Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The best way to check for sizing is to actually measure the pattern pieces (seam line to seam

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Bambi TBNL
I am a friend of Corynne Weigle who designs these patterns. years ago I started making things from it..in fact i became my standard.A few things to remember when you fit this pattern..she DOES say in the instructions to cut a sloper and fit it..I believe she also mentions the difference

RE: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Susan Farmer
Quoting Chiara Francesca [EMAIL PROTECTED]: And normally I would agree with you Susan but Joan is talking about physically measuring the pattern lines on the paper patterns, not reading and depending on what is on the back of the envelope. :) I know. But she (the teacher) measured the

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Joan Jurancich
I'm afraid not. It's been far too long. Sorry I can't be any more helpful. Joan At 03:17 PM 1/6/2008, you wrote: Hi Joan Can you remember if the patterns ran large or small? Thanks, Aylwen On Jan 7, 2008 9:35 AM, Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 02:20 PM 1/6/2008, you wrote:

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Dawn
Bambi TBNL wrote: .she DOES say in the instructions to cut a sloper and fit it.. This has always been a pet peeve of mine (nothing personal, Bambi). If I wanted to cut a sloper and fit it, I wouldn't have bought a pattern. Why put size markings on a pattern at all, if we're supposed to

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Aylwen Garden
Are there any modern patterns that can be recommended for Italian Renaissance, with a few minor tweaks? I am organising an Italian Renaissance Ball, and am advising others on what patterns to use. Not all are prepared to order patterns from overseas. I have this old copy of #41 and will be making

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Dawn
Aylwen Garden wrote: Are there any modern patterns that can be recommended for Italian Renaissance, with a few minor tweaks? I am organising an Italian Renaissance Ball, and am advising others on what patterns to use. Not all are prepared to order patterns from overseas. I would suggest you

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread aquazoo
Bambi TBNL wrote: she DOES say in the instructions to cut a sloper and fit it.. This has always been a pet peeve of mine (nothing personal, Bambi). If I wanted to cut a sloper and fit it, I wouldn't have bought a pattern. Why put size markings on a pattern at all, if we're supposed to cut

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-06 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
- Original Message - From: Aylwen Garden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns Are there any modern patterns that can be recommended for Italian

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-05 Thread Susan Farmer
Quoting A Gardiner-Garden [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I am making version V, but do not have the instructions. I am tracing out the pieces and just got to the bodice. It has the nrmal bodice shape, and then the v-neck overlaid. Can someone explain this bit to me and how it is sewn/attached? I don't want

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-05 Thread Aylwen Garden
Thanks Susan. I was tired when I started tracing but now realise they put three different styles in one. Took a while for my brain to sort it out. Have you made this style? Thanks, Aylwen On 1/6/08, Susan Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting A Gardiner-Garden [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I am making

[h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

2008-01-04 Thread A Gardiner-Garden
I am making version V, but do not have the instructions. I am tracing out the pieces and just got to the bodice. It has the nrmal bodice shape, and then the v-neck overlaid. Can someone explain this bit to me and how it is sewn/attached? I don't want to have to buy another pattern to get