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Post by Val on Jan 25, 2008 12:48:17 GMT -5
I actually started sewing on it yesterday *Yay me!* And I'm wondering about the front bodice construction. As usual, TV's instructions are minimal so I'm confused. I know I can go to TVs message board, and probably will, but I like this smaller group's conversation too. And on another note, I got the other lace for my 1780s stays yesterday so I'm going to lace it today, and *maybe* try it on for a photo. www.sewingcentral.com/cgi-bin/Web_store/web_store.cgi?page=tv455.html&cart_id=3055562_15818[pushily edited to add an image of pattern and pattern location]
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Post by cosmoblue on Jan 25, 2008 14:34:14 GMT -5
And on another note, I got the other lace for my 1780s stays yesterday so I'm going to lace it today, and *maybe* try it on for a photo. No "Maybe"! I must have pictures!
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Post by Val on Jan 25, 2008 19:49:58 GMT -5
Since you asked: tinyurl.com/2arqa8I don't have anyone to tighten the laces in the back, so it's not snug. Also a problem has arisen. I made this in Nov, and have lost 25 lbs. There's hardly any room in the back now to tighten it. So I'm not going to be able to wear it very long, as I intend to lose even more. *sigh* Oh well, I'm not complaining. At least I know how to make one now. But I think I'll hold off on the dress for it. This may also cause a problem with other costumes in the making, but I'm making the seams reachable for taking in if I can.
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Post by cosmoblue on Jan 25, 2008 20:24:12 GMT -5
It looks good! Definitely tighter would be better, but still really good. Are you wearing it with a Victorian chemise?
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Post by Val on Jan 25, 2008 21:22:36 GMT -5
Are you wearing it with a Victorian chemise? Yes, unfortunately. I'm going to buy Kannick's Korner chemise pattern next week. Not sure what other pattern I could use. I'm really new that this period. In fact, this is waaaaay before Regency and Romantic.
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Post by cosmoblue on Jan 25, 2008 21:38:12 GMT -5
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Post by Val on Jan 26, 2008 11:22:06 GMT -5
Wow, that's $30! The only thing I would need on it is the chemise. The others I already have. I'll wait and get Kannick's next weekend at the Dickens Fair. I'm actually looking for one that has the longer fuller sleeves. From what I saw in Historic Williamsburg (approx 1776), the sleeves were sometimes part of the outside dress. This shorter squared off sleeve started about 1790 into 1840s. Someday I'll learn how to enlarge patterns from books. In the meantime, I'm at the pattern companies mercy.
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Post by cosmoblue on Jan 26, 2008 16:24:03 GMT -5
Yeah, I know their patterns are kinda pricey. What is the naughty word for the fair that you are going to? I like my Kannik's shift so far. I haven't worn it out yet, but I think it looks good.
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Post by cosmoblue on Jan 26, 2008 16:49:03 GMT -5
Here is a Period Impressions pattern 18th Century Shift by Period Impressions Amply cut gown, with three-quarter sleeves. All sizes included. IM510.......... $11.00 and 1600-1840 Chemise by The Mantua-Maker Also known as a smock or shift. Low, drawstring neckline. Short or elbow length sleeves with underarm gusset. Knee length hemline. 1800-1………$14.00 www.longago.com/colonialwomen.htmlThe Kannik's shift looks good to me too as I know nothing of the 18th Century Costume.
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Post by Val on Jan 26, 2008 16:54:09 GMT -5
This will probably get censored too but it's named after Charles D I CK ENS, author of the Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, etc. Funny they think that's a naughty word.
And I think I'll go with the Kanicks chemise pattern. I saw that Katherine (Koshka) was using it too.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Jan 26, 2008 22:49:41 GMT -5
This will probably get censored too but it's named after Charles D I CK ENS, author of the Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, etc. Funny they think that's a naughty word. And I think I'll go with the Kanicks chemise pattern. I saw that Katherine (Koshka) was using it too. I can actually change the 'naughty words' on the list. I will modify it so that you can use the name of the author.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Jan 26, 2008 22:51:57 GMT -5
Here is a Period Impressions pattern 18th Century Shift by Period Impressions Amply cut gown, with three-quarter sleeves. All sizes included. IM510.......... $11.00 and 1600-1840 Chemise by The Mantua-Maker Also known as a smock or shift. Low, drawstring neckline. Short or elbow length sleeves with underarm gusset. Knee length hemline. 1800-1………$14.00 www.longago.com/colonialwomen.htmlThe Kannik's shift looks good to me too as I know nothing of the 18th Century Costume. Another good find on the site. I'm going to add it to the ORS links. This dress looks particularly interesting. I love the back.
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Post by Mrs. Goblin on Jan 29, 2008 23:44:28 GMT -5
This will probably get censored too but it's named after Charles D I CK ENS, author of the Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, etc. Funny they think that's a naughty word. And I think I'll go with the Kanicks chemise pattern. I saw that Katherine (Koshka) was using it too. I can actually change the 'naughty words' on the list. I will modify it so that you can use the name of the author. Can you also change the naughty word list so that we can use the word pocke t w a tch?
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