Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions
Years ago, I was unfortunate enough to be helping somebody put together s Heidi Marsh pattern, At the time she mostly did Civil War stuff and was one of the few games in town, ( this was may 20 years ago?) I was appauled at how little information was in them and how this pieces did not even match up..the curves seemed to be for totally different garments, etc. I finally talked to someone who did re-creation clothing for a living who told me that Heidi apparently patterned exsisting antiques as best she could and often had never even made them her self to check the patterns before marketing them. I would have had no problem with that if she would have some how conveyed that to her cusomer cosumers.this is a work in progress attempting to pattern an exsisting historic garment that mearures approximately this;. but it was quite frustrating. Muslin EVERTYTHING from companies you dont know ...or even if you do, after all figuring out you have a fitting problem AFTER you cut into you precious fabric of which you have a limited amount, is not time to ...well you know Bambi (To be named ater) TBNL I am made for great things by GOD and walk with Pride Walladah bint al Mustakfi c 1100ad see me dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HMtOoXtMs0 From: Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com To: costume list h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, March 15, 2011 12:56:06 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions I haven't dealt with any of the patterns, but when I went to the website I was alarmed by the owner's comment I have done my best to include all pattern pieces. I would certainly hope so! Has she not made up these patterns herself to check that they work? Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: otsi...@socket.net To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:44 -0500 Subject: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions Today I received a pattern from Patterns of Time, this is the second time I received the pattern folded and stuffed in an envelope. They also, at least on the clothing patterns place their labels on top of print or design, instead of off to the side. I know they are capable of doing this as the Ageless Patterns of trim has the PT labels in at the bottom of the page and not at the top covering the design. With most of my patterns that are not the big 3 I place instructions in clear sleeves and put is all together in a three ring binder because unlike the big 3 I have to do extra work to get the pattern. Now I have to go and place the instructions between two heavy books and a flat surface. I wish I had read this before I ordered the trim Pamphlets http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/ageless.html They have pictures and a paragraph making an attempt at telling you what is done. No step by step instructions with diagrams. #1240, trim #5 appears to have piping but it is not in the instructions, instead they say the lining comes over the edge and hems on the outside. I thought I was getting a good deal at $3 ea. I probably would have ordered these patterns anyway but it would have been nice to know what I was really getting. Would have ordered the gown anyway as I would have to adjust to my size and adapt it. The trim on the other hand, I can borrow from a friend books with clearer instructions. De taking toe of the soap box ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions
I haven't dealt with any of the patterns, but when I went to the website I was alarmed by the owner's comment I have done my best to include all pattern pieces. I would certainly hope so! Has she not made up these patterns herself to check that they work? Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: otsi...@socket.net To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:44 -0500 Subject: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions Today I received a pattern from Patterns of Time, this is the second time I received the pattern folded and stuffed in an envelope. They also, at least on the clothing patterns place their labels on top of print or design, instead of off to the side. I know they are capable of doing this as the Ageless Patterns of trim has the PT labels in at the bottom of the page and not at the top covering the design. With most of my patterns that are not the big 3 I place instructions in clear sleeves and put is all together in a three ring binder because unlike the big 3 I have to do extra work to get the pattern. Now I have to go and place the instructions between two heavy books and a flat surface. I wish I had read this before I ordered the trim Pamphlets http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/ageless.html They have pictures and a paragraph making an attempt at telling you what is done. No step by step instructions with diagrams. #1240, trim #5 appears to have piping but it is not in the instructions, instead they say the lining comes over the edge and hems on the outside. I thought I was getting a good deal at $3 ea. I probably would have ordered these patterns anyway but it would have been nice to know what I was really getting. Would have ordered the gown anyway as I would have to adjust to my size and adapt it. The trim on the other hand, I can borrow from a friend books with clearer instructions. De taking toe of the soap box ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions
No. Ageless Patterns' patterns are scaled up and copied out of period fashion magazines, including the instructions, which aren't more than a paragraph, if even. One buys them in anticipation of doing a little to a lot of work to produce the garment. Don't expect instructions, grading, seam allowances, markings, etc. that you find in a modern pattern. Claudine - Original Message From: Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com To: costume list h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, March 15, 2011 9:56:06 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions I haven't dealt with any of the patterns, but when I went to the website I was alarmed by the owner's comment I have done my best to include all pattern pieces. I would certainly hope so! Has she not made up these patterns herself to check that they work? Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: otsi...@socket.net To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:44 -0500 Subject: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions Today I received a pattern from Patterns of Time, this is the second time I received the pattern folded and stuffed in an envelope. They also, at least on the clothing patterns place their labels on top of print or design, instead of off to the side. I know they are capable of doing this as the Ageless Patterns of trim has the PT labels in at the bottom of the page and not at the top covering the design. With most of my patterns that are not the big 3 I place instructions in clear sleeves and put is all together in a three ring binder because unlike the big 3 I have to do extra work to get the pattern. Now I have to go and place the instructions between two heavy books and a flat surface. I wish I had read this before I ordered the trim Pamphlets http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/ageless.html They have pictures and a paragraph making an attempt at telling you what is done. No step by step instructions with diagrams. #1240, trim #5 appears to have piping but it is not in the instructions, instead they say the lining comes over the edge and hems on the outside. I thought I was getting a good deal at $3 ea. I probably would have ordered these patterns anyway but it would have been nice to know what I was really getting. Would have ordered the gown anyway as I would have to adjust to my size and adapt it. The trim on the other hand, I can borrow from a friend books with clearer instructions. De taking toe of the soap box ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions
But I think I could expect to find all the pattern pieces. Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:02:48 -0700 From: cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions No. Ageless Patterns' patterns are scaled up and copied out of period fashion magazines, including the instructions, which aren't more than a paragraph, if even. One buys them in anticipation of doing a little to a lot of work to produce the garment. Don't expect instructions, grading, seam allowances, markings, etc. that you find in a modern pattern. Claudine - Original Message From: Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com To: costume list h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, March 15, 2011 9:56:06 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions I haven't dealt with any of the patterns, but when I went to the website I was alarmed by the owner's comment I have done my best to include all pattern pieces. I would certainly hope so! Has she not made up these patterns herself to check that they work? Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: otsi...@socket.net To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:44 -0500 Subject: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions Today I received a pattern from Patterns of Time, this is the second time I received the pattern folded and stuffed in an envelope. They also, at least on the clothing patterns place their labels on top of print or design, instead of off to the side. I know they are capable of doing this as the Ageless Patterns of trim has the PT labels in at the bottom of the page and not at the top covering the design. With most of my patterns that are not the big 3 I place instructions in clear sleeves and put is all together in a three ring binder because unlike the big 3 I have to do extra work to get the pattern. Now I have to go and place the instructions between two heavy books and a flat surface. I wish I had read this before I ordered the trim Pamphlets http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/ageless.html They have pictures and a paragraph making an attempt at telling you what is done. No step by step instructions with diagrams. #1240, trim #5 appears to have piping but it is not in the instructions, instead they say the lining comes over the edge and hems on the outside. I thought I was getting a good deal at $3 ea. I probably would have ordered these patterns anyway but it would have been nice to know what I was really getting. Would have ordered the gown anyway as I would have to adjust to my size and adapt it. The trim on the other hand, I can borrow from a friend books with clearer instructions. De taking toe of the soap box ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions
Agreed. Caveat emptor, is all I'm saying. Claudine - Original Message From: Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com To: costume list h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, March 15, 2011 10:15:28 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions But I think I could expect to find all the pattern pieces. Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:02:48 -0700 From: cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions No. Ageless Patterns' patterns are scaled up and copied out of period fashion magazines, including the instructions, which aren't more than a paragraph, if even. One buys them in anticipation of doing a little to a lot of work to produce the garment. Don't expect instructions, grading, seam allowances, markings, etc. that you find in a modern pattern. Claudine - Original Message From: Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com To: costume list h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, March 15, 2011 9:56:06 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions I haven't dealt with any of the patterns, but when I went to the website I was alarmed by the owner's comment I have done my best to include all pattern pieces. I would certainly hope so! Has she not made up these patterns herself to check that they work? Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: otsi...@socket.net To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:44 -0500 Subject: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions Today I received a pattern from Patterns of Time, this is the second time I received the pattern folded and stuffed in an envelope. They also, at least on the clothing patterns place their labels on top of print or design, instead of off to the side. I know they are capable of doing this as the Ageless Patterns of trim has the PT labels in at the bottom of the page and not at the top covering the design. With most of my patterns that are not the big 3 I place instructions in clear sleeves and put is all together in a three ring binder because unlike the big 3 I have to do extra work to get the pattern. Now I have to go and place the instructions between two heavy books and a flat surface. I wish I had read this before I ordered the trim Pamphlets http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/ageless.html They have pictures and a paragraph making an attempt at telling you what is done. No step by step instructions with diagrams. #1240, trim #5 appears to have piping but it is not in the instructions, instead they say the lining comes over the edge and hems on the outside. I thought I was getting a good deal at $3 ea. I probably would have ordered these patterns anyway but it would have been nice to know what I was really getting. Would have ordered the gown anyway as I would have to adjust to my size and adapt it. The trim on the other hand, I can borrow from a friend books with clearer instructions. De taking toe of the soap box ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions
Quite a few of us may have the publications that these were photocopied out of. If you can give us more information about what it is you have and what is missing we, the brain collective of historical costume, may be able to find it for you and share. :) Or, it may be on the Google patents search or publications search. Franchesca : -Original Message- : From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume- : boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Kiel : Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:15 AM : To: costume list : Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions : : : But I think I could expect to find all the pattern pieces. : : Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good : advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. : : : : Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:02:48 -0700 : From: cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com : To: h-cost...@indra.com : Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions : : No. : : Ageless Patterns' patterns are scaled up and copied out of period fashion : magazines, including the instructions, which aren't more than a paragraph, : if : even. One buys them in anticipation of doing a little to a lot of work to : produce the garment. Don't expect instructions, grading, seam allowances, : markings, etc. that you find in a modern pattern. : : : : : Claudine : : : : - Original Message : From: Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com : To: costume list h-cost...@indra.com : Sent: Tue, March 15, 2011 9:56:06 AM : Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions : : : I haven't dealt with any of the patterns, but when I went to the website I : was : alarmed by the owner's comment I have done my best to include all : pattern : pieces. : : : I would certainly hope so! Has she not made up these patterns herself to : check that they work? : : Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very : good : advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. : : : :From: otsi...@socket.net :To: h-costume@mail.indra.com :Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:44 -0500 :Subject: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions : :Today I received a pattern from Patterns of Time, this is the second : time I :received the pattern folded and stuffed in an envelope. They also, at : least :on the clothing patterns place their labels on top of print or design, :instead of off to the side. I know they are capable of doing this as the :Ageless Patterns of trim has the PT labels in at the bottom of the page : and :not at the top covering the design. With most of my patterns that are : not :the big 3 I place instructions in clear sleeves and put is all together in : a :three ring binder because unlike the big 3 I have to do extra work to get :the pattern. Now I have to go and place the instructions between two : heavy :books and a flat surface. : :I wish I had read this before I ordered the trim Pamphlets :http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/ageless.html : :They have pictures and a paragraph making an attempt at telling you : what : is :done. No step by step instructions with diagrams. #1240, trim #5 : appears to :have piping but it is not in the instructions, instead they say the lining :comes over the edge and hems on the outside. :I thought I was getting a good deal at $3 ea. : :I probably would have ordered these patterns anyway but it would : have been :nice to know what I was really getting. Would have ordered the gown : anyway :as I would have to adjust to my size and adapt it. The trim on the other :hand, I can borrow from a friend books with clearer instructions. : :De :taking toe of the soap box : : :___ :h-costume mailing list :h-costume@mail.indra.com :http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume : : ___ : h-costume mailing list : h-costume@mail.indra.com : http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume : : ___ : h-costume mailing list : h-costume@mail.indra.com : http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume : : ___ : h-costume mailing list : h-costume@mail.indra.com : http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions
The trouble is that patterns printed in books and magazines may not have included all the pattern pieces. Its like sewing instructions that simply say make up in the usual manner. The period seamstress was expected to know how to make a garment and how to create the needed or extra pattern pieces from other information. Maggie Halberg -Original Message- From: Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com To: costume list h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, Mar 15, 2011 1:16 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions But I think I could expect to find all the pattern pieces. Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:02:48 -0700 From: cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions No. Ageless Patterns' patterns are scaled up and copied out of period fashion magazines, including the instructions, which aren't more than a paragraph, if even. One buys them in anticipation of doing a little to a lot of work to produce the garment. Don't expect instructions, grading, seam allowances, markings, etc. that you find in a modern pattern. Claudine - Original Message From: Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com To: costume list h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, March 15, 2011 9:56:06 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions I haven't dealt with any of the patterns, but when I went to the website I was alarmed by the owner's comment I have done my best to include all pattern pieces. I would certainly hope so! Has she not made up these patterns herself to check that they work? Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: otsi...@socket.net To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:44 -0500 Subject: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions Today I received a pattern from Patterns of Time, this is the second time I received the pattern folded and stuffed in an envelope. They also, at least on the clothing patterns place their labels on top of print or design, instead of off to the side. I know they are capable of doing this as the Ageless Patterns of trim has the PT labels in at the bottom of the page and not at the top covering the design. With most of my patterns that are not the big 3 I place instructions in clear sleeves and put is all together in a three ring binder because unlike the big 3 I have to do extra work to get the pattern. Now I have to go and place the instructions between two heavy books and a flat surface. I wish I had read this before I ordered the trim Pamphlets http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/ageless.html They have pictures and a paragraph making an attempt at telling you what is done. No step by step instructions with diagrams. #1240, trim #5 appears to have piping but it is not in the instructions, instead they say the lining comes over the edge and hems on the outside. I thought I was getting a good deal at $3 ea. I probably would have ordered these patterns anyway but it would have been nice to know what I was really getting. Would have ordered the gown anyway as I would have to adjust to my size and adapt it. The trim on the other hand, I can borrow from a friend books with clearer instructions. De taking toe of the soap box ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions
Point taken. Surely one of us can extrapolate from our historical knowledge what the missing piece is though. On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 1:38 PM, Maggie Halberg hhalb94...@aol.com wrote: The trouble is that patterns printed in books and magazines may not have included all the pattern pieces. Its like sewing instructions that simply say make up in the usual manner. The period seamstress was expected to know how to make a garment and how to create the needed or extra pattern pieces from other information. Maggie Halberg -Original Message- From: Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com To: costume list h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, Mar 15, 2011 1:16 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions But I think I could expect to find all the pattern pieces. Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:02:48 -0700 From: cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions No. Ageless Patterns' patterns are scaled up and copied out of period fashion magazines, including the instructions, which aren't more than a paragraph, if even. One buys them in anticipation of doing a little to a lot of work to produce the garment. Don't expect instructions, grading, seam allowances, markings, etc. that you find in a modern pattern. Claudine - Original Message From: Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com To: costume list h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, March 15, 2011 9:56:06 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions I haven't dealt with any of the patterns, but when I went to the website I was alarmed by the owner's comment I have done my best to include all pattern pieces. I would certainly hope so! Has she not made up these patterns herself to check that they work? Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: otsi...@socket.net To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:17:44 -0500 Subject: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions Today I received a pattern from Patterns of Time, this is the second time I received the pattern folded and stuffed in an envelope. They also, at least on the clothing patterns place their labels on top of print or design, instead of off to the side. I know they are capable of doing this as the Ageless Patterns of trim has the PT labels in at the bottom of the page and not at the top covering the design. With most of my patterns that are not the big 3 I place instructions in clear sleeves and put is all together in a three ring binder because unlike the big 3 I have to do extra work to get the pattern. Now I have to go and place the instructions between two heavy books and a flat surface. I wish I had read this before I ordered the trim Pamphlets http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/ageless.html They have pictures and a paragraph making an attempt at telling you what is done. No step by step instructions with diagrams. #1240, trim #5 appears to have piping but it is not in the instructions, instead they say the lining comes over the edge and hems on the outside. I thought I was getting a good deal at $3 ea. I probably would have ordered these patterns anyway but it would have been nice to know what I was really getting. Would have ordered the gown anyway as I would have to adjust to my size and adapt it. The trim on the other hand, I can borrow from a friend books with clearer instructions. De taking toe of the soap box ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Franchesca ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http
Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions
I purchased #1726,1894 outing/traveling outfit (skirt and jacket) with the intention of seeing what the pattern pieces look like and try to find something from the big 3 that comes closest and then adapt because I am a size 24-26. #1726 gives a diagram for the pattern pieces but there are pieces that are listed that are a bit confusing. pieces #5-#7 are said to be for a belt, there is no belt. Nos# 18 (belt pocket), 17 (skirt waistband), and 16 (front facing) are not in the diagram. I have yet to look at the pattern. She does say in About the Patterns that she has made them. And yes, there is almost didilly squat for instructions. She says that with the pattern pieces she added seam allowance except where indicated. I am glad that she put this together but wish that it was more. So with the trim pattern, if someone has the time, there is a book to be made on step by step instructions on how to make the trim. Not only for theatre and reinactors but with the increase in popularity with steampuck. De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions
Today I received a pattern from Patterns of Time, this is the second time I received the pattern folded and stuffed in an envelope. They also, at least on the clothing patterns place their labels on top of print or design, instead of off to the side. I know they are capable of doing this as the Ageless Patterns of trim has the PT labels in at the bottom of the page and not at the top covering the design. With most of my patterns that are not the big 3 I place instructions in clear sleeves and put is all together in a three ring binder because unlike the big 3 I have to do extra work to get the pattern. Now I have to go and place the instructions between two heavy books and a flat surface. I wish I had read this before I ordered the trim Pamphlets http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/ageless.html They have pictures and a paragraph making an attempt at telling you what is done. No step by step instructions with diagrams. #1240, trim #5 appears to have piping but it is not in the instructions, instead they say the lining comes over the edge and hems on the outside. I thought I was getting a good deal at $3 ea. I probably would have ordered these patterns anyway but it would have been nice to know what I was really getting. Would have ordered the gown anyway as I would have to adjust to my size and adapt it. The trim on the other hand, I can borrow from a friend books with clearer instructions. De taking toe of the soap box ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
