Thanks for the help. I'm also wondering about two small details on this
pattern. It's designed to close with hooks and eyes (wonder of wonders,
NOT a zipper) but I wonder if lacing might be more appropriate to the
time period (1840). Also, the sleeves end with a slit (at least 3-4
inches) closed at the wrist with a button. I feel that even if the slit
is appropriate (and I'm not sure it is), it's designed too long. (I
won't even bother to discuss the fact that the skirt is too narrow -
they simply didn't use enough petticoats on the model).
I appreciate all the input. I've had exactly the right fabric for an
1840 dress for years, but never found a pattern where I really liked the
sleeves AND the bodice. And I've been too lazy to cobble pieces together
from different patterns. All this dress needs is a pelerine!
Julie
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