New patterns out

[madamemodiste]

Looks like Reconstructing History is putting out some new patterns that look really great!

I wonder if the reason for the new chemise dress is due to the large number of ladies of my acquaintance who made them this past Spring/Summer!!



I also like the Regency men's greatcoat and the ladies' Regency morning dress

http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/mid-18thc-and-regency.php?c=22&d=121&w=24&q=2

Comments

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

Interesting :)

Personally, I think some things are made easier with measurements than with patterns, and a chemise dress is definitely one of them! As are 1840s-1860s skirts. I can't imagine the size of the pattern pieces you'd have to lay out!

However, not everyone can work instructionless, and in that case, a pattern is good. I'd still be more likely to say cut out this big rectangle than provide a pattern piece if I were making the pattern, and just provide a shape to cut out the neckline and underarm.

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

Do you know anything about the Rocking Horse Farm chemise gown pattern? It's certainly cheaper!

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

I don't. I've used two Rocking Horse Farm patterns though, and both were extremely oversized. However, since this is just a giant tube fit with drawstrings it probably wouldn't be an issue!

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

It's crap. My mom made it up, the directions are bad, the construction not at all period correct and result quite ugly. I'm curious now to see if the Reconstructing History one is any better...

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the tips!! I'll stay away from the Rocking Horse patterns.