Hi Lauren,
A center front seam is optional. I have seen a few, but mostly the CFs
are seamless, since the "princess" seamlines on either side of center
front do the work of shaping. It's not atypical to have two almost
parallel (curved, not straight) seams. the CF piece is usually very
narrow at center front waist.
There would never be NO sleeves under the berthe, if that's what
you're asking :)
==Marjorie Wilser
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Three Toad Press
http://3toad.blogspot.com/
On Sep 22, 2012, at 12:23 PM, Lauren Walker wrote:
My questions for today are: Is a center seam down the bodice front
typical for evening dresses in 1849? Does it introduce some bias-
give that is essential to the smooth shape?
And: Would there be short sleeves on the bodice under the berthe?
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