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 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
Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions
Personally, I swear by Truly Victorian Patterns. I have made a number of them and they have always gone together easily and fit beautifully. They aren't as cheap as the Big Ones, but they are worth every penny (and they aren't that expensive either). http://www.trulyvictorian.com/ Just a satisfied customer! Karen -- Original Message -- From: annbw...@aol.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:00:03 -0500 (EST) 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. Ann Wass ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume 60-Year-Old Mom Looks 27 Mom Reveals Free Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f33ef96965e6109b88fst01duc ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions
I really like the pattern put out by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. You get the bodice, skirt and overskirt in the same pattern. It makes up really easily and comes with both a faster, modern method and a period method in the instructions. Maggie Halberg -Original Message- From: seamstrix seamst...@juno.com To: h-costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 11:09 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions Personally, I swear by Truly Victorian Patterns. I have made a number of them and they have always gone together easily and fit beautifully. They aren't as cheap as the Big Ones, but they are worth every penny (and they aren't that expensive either). http://www.trulyvictorian.com/ Just a satisfied customer! Karen -- Original Message -- From: annbw...@aol.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:00:03 -0500 (EST) 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. Ann Wass ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume 60-Year-Old Mom Looks 27 Mom Reveals Free Wrinkle Trick That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f33ef96965e6109b88fst01duc ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions
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
Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions
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=81cat=2page=1 I have also made the 1871 Day Bodice several times and really like the result. http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=32cat=2page=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=40cat=2page=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
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On 02/09/2012 11:31 AM, seamst...@juno.com wrote: 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=81cat=2page=1 I have also made the 1871 Day Bodice several times and really like the result. http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=32cat=2page=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=40cat=2page=1 I have only tried the 1871 day bodice, the 1870s tie-apron overskirt, the 1870s Blouse Waist, and the 1870s Underskirt. The day bodice went together very quickly for me and gave a good result. The skirts did as well. As for the blouse waist, don't try to make it up in a heavy fabric--it's not meant for that (and the result looked kind of weird). -- 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
Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions
Thanks, both, for the specifics. That gives me a place to start. I do like the look of the Truly Victorian bodice more than the Wisconsin Historical Society one. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Catherine Olanich Raymond ca...@thyrsus.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 11:39 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions On 02/09/2012 11:31 AM, seamst...@juno.com wrote: I have made the basic 1870's underskirt several times and it is quick and imple to make. http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=81cat=2page=1 I have also made the 1871 Day Bodice several times and really like the esult. ttp://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=32cat=2page=1 have made several of the overskirts but in terms of bang for buck (and ffort), the Bustle Apron Overskirt is probably the best option. http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=40cat=2page=1 I have only tried the 1871 day bodice, the 1870s tie-apron overskirt, he 1870s Blouse Waist, and the 1870s Underskirt. The day bodice went ogether very quickly for me and gave a good result. The skirts did as ell. As for the blouse waist, don't try to make it up in a heavy abric--it's not meant for that (and the result looked kind of weird). - 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
Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions
What part of the 1870s do you mean? The natural form of the later 1870s does include overskirts and yes, even bustles, but it is overall a narrower silhouette than that of the early and mid 1870s. I put many patterns for the late 1860s in my book Reconstruction Era Fashions, and many late 1870s and early 1880s patterns in my two-volume work Fashions of the Gilded Age. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress On 2/9/2012 8:00 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. snip ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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If you want a very quick to put together dress the polonaise by Past Patterns is very easy, http://www.pastpatterns.com/904.html Last time I made it was afetr coming home Saturday night from Arisia and I needed soemthing to wear for a panel the next morning--whipped up in a jiffy. I've also altered the pattern and cut it at the waist into a basque waist for a bodice, and made the overskirt as a separate over skirt. Katy On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 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. Ann Wass ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.com www.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions
What part of the 1870s do you mean? I mean early 1870s, and sorry, Fran, but I don't want to go to all the work of enlarging something--my time is so limited for this project that I definitely want a full-sized, printed pattern that I can more or less run with! Besides, as I said, for Steampunk, I am fortunately not as bound to 100% authenticity as I might be for another time and place. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 3:02 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions What part of the 1870s do you mean? The natural form of the later 870s does include overskirts and yes, even bustles, but it is overall a arrower silhouette than that of the early and mid 1870s. I put many patterns for the late 1860s in my book Reconstruction Era ashions, and many late 1870s and early 1880s patterns in my two-volume ork Fashions of the Gilded Age. Fran avolta Press ww.lavoltapress.com ww.facebook.com/LavoltaPress On 2/9/2012 8:00 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. snip __ -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
Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions
If you want a very quick to put together dress the polonaise by Past atterns is very easy, Thanks, but I'm looking for more an early 1870s silhouette. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Katy Bishop katybisho...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 3:15 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions If you want a very quick to put together dress the polonaise by Past atterns is very easy, http://www.pastpatterns.com/904.html Last time I made it was afetr coming home Saturday night from Arisia nd I needed soemthing to wear for a panel the next morning--whipped p in a jiffy. I've also altered the pattern and cut it at the waist nto a basque waist for a bodice, and made the overskirt as a separate ver skirt. Katy On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 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. Ann Wass ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- aty Bishop, Vintage Victorian atybisho...@gmail.comwww.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ -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
Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions
I made an early 1870 outfit for a client out of Truly Victorian patterns, they worked pretty well, I had to alter the length greatly but she was almost 6 ft tallI did find the instructions to be lacking in detail though. (the outfit she wanted was 1873 or 74): you can see it on my website here: http://www.vintagevictorian.com/1874.html The patterns she chose: 101 Petticoat with Wire Bustle 305 Bustled Apron Overskirt 400 1871 Day Bodice 202 1869 Grand Parlor Skirt On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 3:45 PM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: If you want a very quick to put together dress the polonaise by Past atterns is very easy, Thanks, but I'm looking for more an early 1870s silhouette. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Katy Bishop katybisho...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, Feb 9, 2012 3:15 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Pattern Suggestions If you want a very quick to put together dress the polonaise by Past atterns is very easy, http://www.pastpatterns.com/904.html Last time I made it was afetr coming home Saturday night from Arisia nd I needed soemthing to wear for a panel the next morning--whipped p in a jiffy. I've also altered the pattern and cut it at the waist nto a basque waist for a bodice, and made the overskirt as a separate ver skirt. Katy On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 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. Ann Wass ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- aty Bishop, Vintage Victorian atybisho...@gmail.com www.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ -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 -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.com www.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Yeah, what she said. SHS Wisconsin does a great job with their research which I know is an important factor to you despite the never-was that is Steampunk. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 8:12 AM, Maggie Halberg hhalb94...@aol.com wrote: I really like the pattern put out by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. You get the bodice, skirt and overskirt in the same pattern. It makes up really easily and comes with both a faster, modern method and a period method in the instructions. Maggie Halberg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I also like the Wisconsin patterns--I used the 1870s one, it was nice but very short waisted, even for 1870s--just do a muslin first. Katy On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 4:42 PM, Cin cinbar...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, what she said. SHS Wisconsin does a great job with their research which I know is an important factor to you despite the never-was that is Steampunk. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 8:12 AM, Maggie Halberg hhalb94...@aol.com wrote: I really like the pattern put out by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. You get the bodice, skirt and overskirt in the same pattern. It makes up really easily and comes with both a faster, modern method and a period method in the instructions. Maggie Halberg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.com www.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
