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

[spangle-kitten.livejournal.com]

I'm not entirely sure - I always totally overestimate!

I just wanted to comment that I'm amazed you're 5'5"...you always look so much taller in your pictures!

(Though people are always amazed when they meet me for the first time as I'm only 5'2" and the general reaction is "I thought you were taller")

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

People are always shocked when they see me in the flesh! Between the hats and the platform shoes I wear under those long skirts, I appear much taller than I really am.

O_o You're only 5'2"!? See, I thought you were like 5'9"!!