Since this is an out of print pattern, for those who want to see what is being talked about here is a pic.
http://tinyurl.com/29gmx2p Personally I would go with the undergarment pattern that goes with this gown. Not so much that it would be period in look but because the gown will look more like the picture in form which makes it look lovely. (simplicity 2890) http://www.simplicity.com/p-1802-costumes.aspx Perhaps this might explain things more. http://tinyurl.com/2524ktu Note the pic. of the bodice in red, it doesn't have the corset. It's not smooth. If you can achieve a smooth surface with boning and cups in the bodice then go for it. De -----Original Message----- Hello all, I'm making a wedding dress based on Simplicity 5724, one of The Fashion Historian Civil War ball gowns. I say based on because the top will have to be altered to fit, and I'm not so sure about the sleeves. My question is, should I make a corset, or add boning and cups to the top? I do not care about being period or not, just like the dress. Does anyone on the list have experience with such a thing? Thank you. Kate _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
