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"...my gown is to be trimmed everywhere with white ribbon plaited somehow or other." - Jane Austen
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Post by tess on Apr 9, 2008 10:04:48 GMT -5
For a beginner seamstress, would you recommend the Kannik's Korner chemise pattern or S&S's Regency Underthings patterns?
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Post by lauren on Apr 9, 2008 10:19:39 GMT -5
I haven't sewn Sense and Sensibilities underthings patterns, but I have used their other patterns. They are really easy to follow and to fit. So, I would recommend S & S, past on my past experiences. I have also heard really good things about Kanik's Corner, but I have never used their patterns. :-)
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tess
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"...my gown is to be trimmed everywhere with white ribbon plaited somehow or other." - Jane Austen
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Post by tess on Apr 9, 2008 10:25:20 GMT -5
Thanks Lauren.
What pattern did you use for your chemise?
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Apr 9, 2008 10:45:35 GMT -5
I've done the S&S underclothes pattern several times in various sizes, and they're really very simple and effective. They're even easy to customize. I have no idea about Kanick's Corner.
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Post by dawnluckham on Apr 9, 2008 11:24:11 GMT -5
For value for what you get, I would say the Sense and Sensibility under things pattern gives you more for your money. You get a chemisette pattern, stays pattern and a shift (chemise) pattern. However, the chemise is not like any I’ve ever encountered in my research. Jennie (the pattern maker) has cut the back of the chemise to be larger than the front. I’m guessing this is to give more hip and sitting room. She may well have taken this pattern from something she’s seen in her research. She does visit museums and DOES do ‘back room’ research for her patterns in spite of what the “critics” of her patterns say. I know that for a fact. When I ‘played’ with her “Under Things” pattern, I preferred to cut two “fronts” and not cut the back piece. This made the chemise more the way I had seen in extent garments. Other than that, it’s completely accurate. The Kannik’s Korner pattern is completely and in all ways “accurate” and “correct”. These patterns are taken from extensive research and the research is shared in the pattern packet. You will be told how to exactly and precisely make a ‘reproduction’ garment right down to the fabric choices, thread choices and how to do the hand stitching. Both are good choices and both have instructions that are easy to follow. Both pattern makers are willing to help you on line, should you have trouble. You can also ask us here!
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Post by Val on Apr 9, 2008 12:19:26 GMT -5
I just recently purchased Kannick's Korner but haven't made it yet. It was highly recommended to me. But for money saving, I think using S&S, with Dawn's suggestions, would be perfect too. Val *Live from Lihue, Kaua'i*
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Post by cosmoblue on Apr 9, 2008 13:19:25 GMT -5
I love my Kanniks Korner Chemise. It was fairly easy to put together for me as someone who never likes to use commercial patterns because I find them confusing so I make my own. I have not tried the S&S pattern though. I don't think that either one would be too difficult since they are chemises which are pretty much all straight seams. Though I would say that the S&S would be a better bargain since you get multiple patterns.
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Post by Mrs Parker on Apr 9, 2008 14:50:57 GMT -5
I can recommend the KK stockings pattern, made up in cotton knit. They're very easy. The hardest part is measuring your leg and foot.
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Post by cosmoblue on Apr 9, 2008 15:20:45 GMT -5
I forgot to mention before that the Kannik's Korner pattern is designed to be sewn by hand. So though you can use it and machine sew I am convinced that it will look better next time I make it since I am going to hand sew it.
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tess
Clergy
"...my gown is to be trimmed everywhere with white ribbon plaited somehow or other." - Jane Austen
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Post by tess on Apr 9, 2008 15:48:38 GMT -5
Many thanks for the advice!
I think I may go with the S&S pattern as it has the other goodies with it.
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Post by lauren on Apr 9, 2008 21:13:56 GMT -5
Thanks Lauren. What pattern did you use for your chemise? I used a base from an old gown and adjusted the bodice accordingly. It slips over my head and does not fasten. I love it, it's really comfy, and I tend to wear it to bed. Yes, I'm a dork I wear my chemises to bed :-) Oh well, what can I say
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