Ok, I didn't need that distraction, but I thank you for it anyway! Guess what I'll be watching over the summer.
Franchesca, have a look at this video, and skip to about 3:15: <http://youtu.be/S-vwWPvy_ok> I was hoping for shots of the lower half, but didn't see any in this clip. The bodice does not open in the back, but I don't think the buttons on the bodice are functional. Link posted by Viv: <http://lehottomato.blogspot.com/> They don't appear to be under tension here, and there's no hint of buttonholes. It might close with hidden hooks and eyes, but I see no reason why not to go with functioning buttons. If you want to copy this for modern wear, I can imagine starting with a strapless princess-seam dress with sweetheart neckline, and modifying. Claudine ----- Original Message ---- > From: SPaterson <sjpater...@eastlink.ca> > To: Historical Costume <h-cost...@indra.com> > Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 3:51:37 AM > Subject: Re: [h-cost] Lark Rise to Candleford > > The dress has a delightful bustle or back sweep on the skirt - - I suggest >watching the series and freeze framing pics of Dorcas - it is available on You > >Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4gsD78eahg - or writing the costume >designer :) > > Sarah Paterson > > ----- Original Message ----- >I just love it! > > > > What pattern out there similar to this? I mean, this is the kind of thing I > > would wear to the office if I could make it. :) > > > > Franchesca > > > > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
