In a message dated 8/16/2005 11:26:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I was just looking at the Simplicity website and it appears that there's another Martha McCain ACW pattern #4400 Not bad. Looks like Scarlet's dress she wears thru the Reconstruction. I prefer the fuller sleeves. I just don't see many tight sleeves in 1860s pics....actually I can't remember seeing ANY. [1840s is another matter] and the shallow point is very 1850s to me. The cartridge pleating all the way 'round is also very 1840-50s. Most 1860s day dresses have waistlines that go straight across, with the bodice closing CF and the waistband of the attached skirt in flat pleats closing a little left of CF, hidden in a pleat with a hidden pocket there. But y'know...never say never.... _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
