I think it also needs another seam in the front,
doesn´t it? In my memory, most bodices have a
front side seam, similar to the one in the back
of the Butterick pattern. Am I wrong? I'd also
raise the neckline in the front and back, making
it less V-shaped, and perhaps make the bodice
pointed in front, like the green dress on the
January print. The pleated bertha goes better
with a pointed bodice, but then, I'm a big fan of pointed bodices...
Hanna
At 01:58 18.12.2012, you wrote:
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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