I am a friend of Corynne Weigle who designs these patterns. years ago I started making things from it..in fact i became my standard.A few things to remember when you fit this pattern..she DOES say in the instructions to cut a sloper and fit it..I believe she also mentions the difference between period fit and modernday fit. this pattern has no darts and does not require a corset however you do need to interline the bodice so that when you lace it up it will contain you properly ..I have also found that as a heavy chested person..I get a much better fit if I use only the back or side lacing models leaving the front structure in one piece for more support. Happy sewing..I have made this pattern in everything from linen for a summer festival...to heavy damask with enough pearls and couching on the sleeves to sink a battle ship and have loved every single one of them. Bambi
Joan Jurancich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 02:20 PM 1/6/2008, you wrote: >I've just found a sizing chart for this pattern online, but am still to test >it out. >http://www.bymichelle.com/renpatternsize.html >Regards, Aylwen > >On Jan 7, 2008 8:00 AM, Dawn wrote: > > > For those of you who have used this pattern, how does the sizing > > run?(Large, small?) And for that matter, how do you figure out what > > size you are? I'm not seeing it in the instructions. I hesitate to > > assume what they say is a 10 will fit me. > > > > > > Dawn The best way to check for sizing is to actually measure the pattern pieces (seam line to seam line) and compare them to your own measurements. As I recall (from many years ago), Period Patterns was not very good with sizing. I gave up using them for Elizabethan gowns. Until Margo developed her line of patterns, I had to have mine drafted by friends. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Bambi (To be named ater) TBNL I am made for great things by GOD and walk with Pride!!!! Walladah bint al Mustakfi c 900ad (please correct me if i have the date wrong!) --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
