question about chemise gown

[madamemodiste]

Can anyone tell me about how many yards the chemise gown (chemise a la reine) requires? Would 4 yards of 60" be right? 5 yards? I'm 5'5" with a 27" waist and small bust.

Also, I found a ton more of that pretty cotton voile at the Joann's here in Vermont. Would that be ok to use to make this garment? (see the fabric HERE)?

Thanks, guys!!

Comments

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

I love that icon! So true! And now I FINALLY have a place to wear one, so I'm gleefully hopping on the bandwagon! Now...I have to pink* an accent color for sash and hat :D

Thanks for the advice, oh Queen of the Chemise a la Reine!!

*hrm...quite a Freudian slip, eh? I didn't realize I'd made that typo until after I posted the response!