Wishing

[madamemodiste]

I wish TV or someone would publish a pattern for the pretty turn of the century pouter pigeon gowns. I have the Janet Arnold, of course, but I need directions. Ageless Patterns and Patterns of Time don't have anything like this, either.

Comments

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

So pretty! I was just watching Sherlock Holmes "The second stain", which has a really nice frock in it, thinking this is such a lovely style (when done right). The though of having to make/wear an "S" curve corset has always kept me away though! :P

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

The "s" curve corset...ah, yes, but my plan is to be a bad girl and skip it. I know it won't be quite the same, but I'm ok with that. *watches historical accuracy points flying out the window*

[dragoneyes19.livejournal.com]

intresting you say that. I have an outfit from this era that I made for a work thing and I just didn't have time so I wore it with a long victorian non s-curve style corset. But looking at pictures it's remarkable how much I look like I'm about to fall over. The combination of the pigeon blouse and a small bustle pad really gives a good illustion. http://www.flickr.com/photos/14941369@N07/3456919897/in/set-72157617063601420/
I'm the one in the middle

[my-lady-f.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I was wondering about the corset...
I'd just about have to have one to unlearn all those years of tucking in the hips!

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

And so did they!!