Simplicity has several new tudor patterns out. Have any of you seen them? Any comments, yay or nay?
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Oh wow. I like them. I was just on their website and didnt see any new ones. I think I need to go and have a better look.
I didn't see them on the website either, I bought these at my local Walmart, for $8.94 each. :o
All of the wal-marts near me have decided to discontinue their sewing sections :( So no more quick trips for small notions. Have to go to either JoAnns or Hancock now for me.
Ooh neat. I'll have to look for those. I noticed they'd retired some of their costume patterns when I was on the site tonight, but I didn't see any new ones. I hope they update the website soon. :)
By the way, I never buy patterns for more than $2 anymore. Hobby Lobby, JoAnn, and Hancock Fabrics put them on sale for 99 cents to $1.99 fairly often. You can look at the sales flyers on their websites and sign up for the e-mailing list so you know when they go on sale.
Oooo, those are niiice! :)
I usually only buy patterns on sale, too, Manwariel, but I didn't want to wait this time! They are regularly priced $17.95, so $8.94 isn't too bad.
We don't have Hobby Lobby or Hancock's near me. Our Joann is small/limited.
I would rather buy them for half price here, than have to drive 70 miles one way, to buy them for $1.99.
That's true :) That is a good deal compared to the original price. I wonder why patterns are so expensive.
About time Andrea Schere put out a Tudor pattern. I would reduce the fullness of the skirt a bit in the front to get a cleaner line that is more Tudor than Elizabethan.
The Undergarment pattern is a must. I could use a better Shift pattern with a square neckline. Nor would another Corset pattern hurt.
I think it's one of the most accurate patterns simplicity has printed.
They even use gingham to cartridge pleat the skirt. I really LOVE those sleeves. ;D
In the directions, they tell how to dress in order.
There are some things I would change, or tweak, but overall, I think it's worth buying.
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This is the pattern from Reconstructing History that I like to use for Tudor gowns. There is Knife or Cartridge Pleating involved with this one. Though the instructions suck. I used the Tudor Tailor for a guide.
But for a commercial pattern company, this one is not bad. Certainly not for the beginner sewer unfamiliar with Period Clothing sewing techniques. This pattern can be tweaked.
I went on the Simplicity site and looked for them with the pattern # using the Search button, and for both of them got the reply that they were unable to match that number. So maybe they haven't been loaded yet.
Ohhh. I will have to get my grubby paws on them to really see how they look.
However - with just a quick glance at the pictures there - they don't look bad at all. I mostly get concerned about the fit with Simplicity - they are always too big for me.
Wow, impressive! Now I'm going to have to stalk the Local Jo Ann until they get them! :)
NICE
I gotta look at them!
With simplicty I always cut them to a size smaller than I am. ( I use mostly simplicity patterns because I live so far from fabric stores)
:o OMG! What beautiful patterns!
I must resist! Do not go to the JoAnn Fabric light...... :D
Heck they go on sale, I think this week.....so........hold me back!
Thanks LadyL for showing these!
irish
They'll be on sale at JoAnn's this coming weekend (April 9 thru 11) for .99 per pattern.
The online flyer at the JoAnn's website shows that they're on sale now, but the website is wrong. The stores won't honor the price till April 9th.
Thank you Pascal! I'll be heading over to JoAnn's this weekend!
I don't know if any of you remember, but I do, when simplicity thought a good medieval pattern was that awful pink thing with ruffles at the neck and hem! Then they added a pointy hat and called it "maid marion". They have come a LONG way since then! I think we, as customers, have been heard on this issue!
A few year's ago, I went to a chat where the "historical" pattern designers were and there were quite a few of us saying we wanted better, higher quality medieval and renaissance patterns. At the time, I wasn't sure if they really heard us, but now I think they did. :)
Quote from: Lady Kathleen of Olmsted on April 05, 2009, 05:28:18 AM
Certainly not for the beginner sewer unfamiliar with Period Clothing sewing techniques. This pattern can be tweaked.
I agree, Lady K. When I was at the checkout, the checker looked at the patterns and said to me, "Are you going to MAKE that?!" I tried not to laugh and said "well yes, of course."
Quote from: Lady Renee Buchanan on April 05, 2009, 08:05:04 AM
I went on the Simplicity site and looked for them with the pattern # using the Search button, and for both of them got the reply that they were unable to match that number. So maybe they haven't been loaded yet.
You are right, Lady Renee. The website is still showing the "spring" book and the new patterns are in the "summer" book.
Thank you for bringing these to my attention! How lovely! Oh, and thank you for the clarification on the sale dates! Someone, please post a reminder next week? LOL ::)
I have my calendar marked for the April 9 sale. woot!
Dag, I need to find some women to sew for so I can buy those patterns. ::)
Yay! New Simplicity patterns! Out of the big 3 I usually like these the best, and I find I can tweak these the easiest as well. I've been hoping they would move back into this era of clothing, and not just stick with civil war era (though those are cool dresses as well).
I think a trip to Joanns this friday is in order.
I like! I will definately have to invest in this one! I liked the the Elizabethan one since it fits my measurements very well.
Dragonwing!!!
A lot of us women here on the forums sew for ourselves as well as some of us for others.
I will have to take a trip to JoAnn's this weekend as well to get these patterns. Like I need more patterns ??? ???
Quote from: DragonWing on April 06, 2009, 09:37:30 AM
Dag, I need to find some women to sew for so I can buy those patterns. ::)
At .99 I would buy them anyway! ;)
I got a chance to look at them today. They are *perfect* in terms of h/a seams. I'm not sure about how they want the tudor gown put together but I'll get a better look of it tomorrow and read through the instructions. (I was going to buy 'em but the scanner wasn't working so I have them on hold. I'm worried they will sell out at my store because, I swear, half the people in this town sew for the Renn Fest and/or SCA)
I need a good farthingale and I'm dying to try out this pattern before July. Finally, something right!
Now to convince my husband that I'm only going to buy patterns and not more fabric too! Of course it would help if I could convince myself of that first.
Quote from: Baroness de Vale on April 06, 2009, 06:24:04 PM
Now to convince my husband that I'm only going to buy patterns and not more fabric too! Of course it would help if I could convince myself of that first.
Isn't that the hardest part? LOL!
At one time, wasn't Heather of the Very Merry Seamstress going to bring out some patterns for Simplicity? I wonder if she had anything to do with these? She's great!
Yes, that was a few years ago, Lady Renee. I haven't heard anymore about that. I read her blog from time to time and haven't seen anything more. I was really hoping that project would happen.
These patterns are designed by Andrea Schewe, who does a lot of costuming for Simplicity.
I checked the pattern back and it takes 10 yds for the gown, if you want to find some fabric for it. ;D
The other parts of the sleeves, undersleeves, etc are different amounts, (meaning I don't remember).
When I did Lady DeLaney's Tudor ensemble last year, I bought 8 yards of the Blood Red Velveteen. Most of that was for the skirting.
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I still had less than a yard left over, which I used for several French Hoods, including the two tiered one I made for Lady DeLaney.
The skirt of the SIMPLICITY pattern in the front can be lessened to lay smoother than be pleated or gathered. The gown for Lady Delaney had plenty of knife pleats that flow in the back.
Quote from: Dinobabe on April 06, 2009, 02:38:05 PM
Quote from: DragonWing on April 06, 2009, 09:37:30 AM
Dag, I need to find some women to sew for so I can buy those patterns. ::)
At .99 I would buy them anyway! ;)
Dinobabe I just might. You never know when I may have to sew one.
Lady Kathleen, I understand. That is why I have to find someone that doesn't sew. Hmmm I may have to recruit new Rennies ;D
Wow, these are fabulous! I think I will try the corset. I already have a gown in that style, I was looking for a new gown to make. I don't know if I can resist it, though!
Simplicity has them up on their website now. :)
http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?page=wnsimp.cfm
I'm waiting for them to be available in the UK. Could be good. I'd buy them in two sizes just to be sure...
Quote from: Lady L on April 05, 2009, 12:28:31 AM
I usually only buy patterns on sale, too, Manwariel, but I didn't want to wait this time! They are regularly priced $17.95, so $8.94 isn't too bad.
We don't have Hobby Lobby or Hancock's near me. Our Joann is small/limited.
I would rather buy them for half price here, than have to drive 70 miles one way, to buy them for $1.99.
Wal Mart will price match other store's sales. So if the patterns are on sale elsewhere for $0.99 or $1.99, you should be able to bring the add to Walmart and get them for that price.
The patterns look really good. I don't know if I'd use the tudor gown, but for a dollar, why not get it anyway? I've also made my own patterns for undergarments before, but of course I've lost all my calculations and it's just waaaay easier to let someone else do all that work. Gonna try to pick both patterns up at Walmart this afternoon, plus simplicity 5840 (historical accuracy be damned, I want a cloak with sleeves!). It's really much, much safer if I don't actually set foot in the fabric store. ;)
Wow these are a must have! Thanks for the heads up and also about the .99 sale. Definately hitting JoAnn's tomorrow. Does anyone know if Simplicity patterns tend to run big or small? I think we have the recent interest in The Tudors and possibly The Other Boleyn Girl movies to thank for these patterns, right? WOO! Can't wait to get my hands on these!
Quote from: NicoleBridget on April 09, 2009, 10:27:59 AM
Wow these are a must have! Thanks for the heads up and also about the .99 sale. Definately hitting JoAnn's tomorrow. Does anyone know if Simplicity patterns tend to run big or small? I think we have the recent interest in The Tudors and possibly The Other Boleyn Girl movies to thank for these patterns, right? WOO! Can't wait to get my hands on these!
Simplicity tends to run a little big, but not a lot.
I have to agree on the run a lil big part.
Went to JoAnns today. Couldnt help myself. The have the pattern sale for limit 10 patterns, I stopped one short at 9.
Hubby cant complain I saved a lot of money this time ;D
OMG I am so hitting JoAnns this Sat. :o
I went to our JoAnn's today for a few things i needed and they did not have the patterns in at all.
No worries!! I can wait for another sale.
http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?cat=4&type=19&sec=37&startrow=1
It's listed on the website now. Sale price $10.75
Picked up mine today for .99 -- sale started today, runs through Saturday.
When I looked the other day, there was just one copy of each pattern. When I went today, they had a dozen or so of each.
Got mine today!
Gussets. The square neck chemise has gussets!! /cries with the beauty of it all....
Seriously - yes there are a few tweeks that would need to be made to make these patterns 100% HA, but... They. Are. GOOD.
I picked up both today. The Tudor gown laces up the back; the Tudor Tailor shows the gown lacing in the front with a placard covering the lacing, which is how I made my gown. I always thought the covered lacing was HA for these gowns, not back lacing. I might try the corset, it looks pretty cool.
I picked up both patterns in both sizes this afternoon. (Smaller for my daughter, larger for me. :sigh: ) I want to see how the corset and farthingale compare to the Margo Anderson patterns. If I ever actually use the gown pattern I would try to figure out how to make it front lacing with a placard. Maybe cut two fronts with the bottom layer split for lacing and the upper layer stiched at one side and pinned closed at the other? The other thing I was wondering about as far as accuracy goes is that I was under the impression that Tudor gowns were worn over a supportive, possibly boned, kirtle rather than a corset?
Hey, I'm just impressed that they actually call it a "farthingale" on the back of the envelope, instead of just a "hoop skirt" or "crinoline." And they actually have a wooden busk in the corset! Wow!
I'm totally getting this pattern, just so I can make my own farthingale. I've got no problem or worries about drafting my own gown- it's the undergarments that have had me putting it off!
Quote from: sealion on April 09, 2009, 06:25:57 PM
The other thing I was wondering about as far as accuracy goes is that I was under the impression that Tudor gowns were worn over a supportive, possibly boned, kirtle rather than a corset?
Right in one. There was a corset underwear and a kirtle with the under skirt attatched. The over gown laced at the front and a placard covered the front lacing of the gown.
At first glance, the pattern does not look too tough to tweek into that.
I made my schlep to Joann's this afternoon. They did not have any new patterns & the clerk did not know when they were coming in. A customer sidled up to me at the pattern file cabinets & said they don't sell the new ones till the old ones are gone. I did buy some that I would never buy otherwise "just in case" and buttons for my spats.
I had no problem finding plenty of the new ones at my JoAnns. Thats a bummer though.
Quote from: Lady L on April 06, 2009, 12:10:47 AM
I don't know if any of you remember, but I do, when simplicity thought a good medieval pattern was that awful pink thing with ruffles at the neck and hem! Then they added a pointy hat and called it "maid marion". They have come a LONG way since then! I think we, as customers, have been heard on this issue!
A few year's ago, I went to a chat where the "historical" pattern designers were and there were quite a few of us saying we wanted better, higher quality medieval and renaissance patterns. At the time, I wasn't sure if they really heard us, but now I think they did. :)
You mean this thing? From my stash, purchased about ten years ago. I was young and foolish, and I only bought it for the men's shirt pattern, and maybe I used the dress as a chemise and left off the ruffle. At the time, I think it was just about the best thing available from the big companies. Holy crap, what a difference a decade makes!
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YIKES!!! That's more Halloween than faire.
Quote from: tigerlilly on April 10, 2009, 11:06:00 PM
Quote from: Lady L on April 06, 2009, 12:10:47 AM
I don't know if any of you remember, but I do, when simplicity thought a good medieval pattern was that awful pink thing with ruffles at the neck and hem! Then they added a pointy hat and called it "maid marion". They have come a LONG way since then! I think we, as customers, have been heard on this issue!
A few year's ago, I went to a chat where the "historical" pattern designers were and there were quite a few of us saying we wanted better, higher quality medieval and renaissance patterns. At the time, I wasn't sure if they really heard us, but now I think they did. :)
Holy crap, what a difference a decade makes!
Most of those old Simplicity patterns can be found on Ebay. I remember one in particular that looked like a cross between an medieval gown and a formal suit. The bodice closed in the front like a jacket and had lapels! :o I'm no stickler for accuracy, but some of those older patterns are cringe worthy. There definitely have been improvements since then!
I went to Jo Ann after work yesterday and quickly snatched up those new patterns!
Quote from: tigerlilly on April 10, 2009, 11:06:00 PM
You mean this thing? From my stash, purchased about ten years ago. I was young and foolish, and I only bought it for the men's shirt pattern, and maybe I used the dress as a chemise and left off the ruffle. At the time, I think it was just about the best thing available from the big companies. Holy crap, what a difference a decade makes!
Aye, that be the one, tigerlilly! However, I stand corrected, it was butterick that made the blunder, not simplicity. I had the right number, wrong company. *slaps head* ::)
I do search through some of the old pattern websites, such as ebay, rustyzipper, momspatterns.com, etc. It is truly amazing, how much historical patterns have improved! I started sewing garb in 1998, when I bought my shop. There were a few available back then, but these are SO much better!
Just a thought- what is the circumference on the farthingale? Would it fit under, say, the Simplicity Elizabethan pattern (3782) which didn't come with a farthingale or a corset pattern?
Picked mine up from Hancock Fabrics. I did go to Joann's, but they were completely out. Thank you so much for posting this pattern. I look forward making a new dress for Scarborough....
I live a half hour from Joanne's in Dubuque, IA. I called this morning to see if they had them, and they said they only had the farthingale pattern and they would hold it for me. When I got there, a lady was finishing putting boxes of patterns in the drawer, so I asked her about the Tudor one, and she checked and it was there! So I got both. Which is ironic, because all I can sew is a button and a hem.
But someday...... maybe, just maybe....... ;D
By the way, I guess there aren't a lot of people in Dubuque who by Renaissance patterns, because they had lots in both sizes. I was the first to buy both of them. And on sale for 99 cents each.
Quote from: GirlChris on April 11, 2009, 12:01:12 PM
Just a thought- what is the circumference on the farthingale? Would it fit under, say, the Simplicity Elizabethan pattern (3782) which didn't come with a farthingale or a corset pattern?
They go like this (for the bottom hoop only):
size 8 & 10: 115.5"
size 12 & 14: 118.5"
size 16: 120.5:
size 18 & 20: 122.5"
size 22 & 24: 126.5"
Hey, I just had a thought...I would LOVE to see how everyone's garb from this pattern turns out! Maybe we could post our variations all in one thread. Such as, what we made with this pattern, what worked, what we changed, etc. I just think it would be interesting to see them all side by side. What say you?
(not even sure if I will get mine done this year, so much to do)
My wife read this thread the other night so we hit the local Joanne's and picked up both new patterns while they were on sale. I think we bought each of them in multiple sizes too. For .99 cents each why not? We bought a few other patterns while we were there as well. An arm fulls worth... Now the hard part will be to get them all made! ;)
Edit: Teachers can sign up for a 15% discount card at Joanne's too. I don't know if you can use it with sale items but what the heck, 15% off of anything is worth using it...
Jon.
Lady L that is a great idea. Although I think I am like you and would not get to mine this year. I have so much other sewing I have planned to do, before I bought these new patterns. But I will make them eventually.
Lady Renee Buchannan was a sweetheart and picked up the patterns for me as well. I owe her a ton of THANK YOUS!!!!
Like I need more patterns ??? At that price, who can resist ???
Ok, I admit it, I went to my local Joann's and bought 2 more of each (both sizes) for 99 cents each. You never know when you might need it for someone...
:) Okay, bought 4 patterns at JoAnn's Sat. NOT the ones that have been discussed here but I did get 4. 1 cape pattern, 1 shirt pattern and 2 men's renn patterns, one for me and one for the other half. so I have two different sizes. ::)
I do not have a JoAnns and Hancock is not having a 99C sale anytime soon but I did stop in and spent 45 mins reading the patterns! I don't understand how the entire sleeve ties on?? but am definately excited to try the corset pattern (when I make the 2 1/2 hr trip to JoAnns)!!
Be careful: someone on another forum had taken them out and looked at the pattern pieces: while they are OK for size, they us a HALF INCH seam allowance, not the standard 5/8". Just check and double check all the seam allowances given...
I always use 1/2" seam allowances, because ...that extra 1/8" seems like such a waste of fabric. ;)
When I'm drafting my own special project patterns, I add seam allowances to suit the fabric, and whether or not the customer is likely to change size... So things made with fabrics prone to fray, like dupion and loose weave wool coatings, get wider seam allowances, and some cottons go down to 1/3" (manufacturing industry standard). Bias cut stuff gets wider seams... People I suspect will put on weight get wider seams... And so it goes.
Most folk using standard Big Four type patterns get used to the 5/8" allowance and something different can throw them off a long way.
I use 1/2 when I draft my own (makes the math easier), and catch myself using it on commercial patterns, too. And sometimes I use a standard 5/8 sa when sewing from a tutorial written by a quilter, who apparently thinks that 1/4" seam allowance is standard, and screw everything up beyond all recognition, but I digress... >:(
I've got the patterns, and they look awesome. Can't wait to delve further into their mysteries.
A quarter inch is standard for quilting. ;D Not a lot of help for clothing - just a leeeetle to skinny!
Oh, I know 1/4" is standard for quilting, but this wasn't a quilt! My options were to rip it all out and start over or lose fifteen pounds. I figured ripping out would be slightly less painful. ;D
Since we are talking about new patterns I wanted to mention sometime soon Margo Anderson will have Early Tudor Gowns, Kass McGann's site has EXPLODED! With new patterns!
She has some from the 14th Century and has come up with something I personally begged her for...Italian City States Gowns! Also she has Saxon Gown or German Gown Patterns that I am itching to get to! Plus some awesome looking Mens gear as well! Plus the ladies at Tudor Tailor have come up with some awesome patterns as well in the Tudor Era!!!
Check out Margo's Site for more details of the upcoming Tudor
www.margospatterns.com (http://www.margospatterns.com)
And Kass McGann's Site
www.reconstructinghistory.com (http://www.reconstructinghistory.com)
And let's we forget the Ladies from Tudor Tailor
www.TudorTailor.Com (http://www.tudortailor.com)
SQWEEEEE! So many patterns, and I have buttloads of fabric all I need is time and well the sewing bug to hit me again, currently I am working on later era projects, but soon I shall be back in my element!
Cilean
Who has never left the Renaissance but one has to grow a little sometimes! Grin
Quote from: Goody on April 13, 2009, 12:30:16 PM
I do not have a JoAnns and Hancock is not having a 99C sale anytime soon
Hancocks, 5 Simplicity patterns for $5, April 16th through April 19th
I think I need to make a trip to Hancocks now ;D
Damn and blast! I completely forgot about this sale and so missed it at the JoAnn's. :( The nearest Hancocks went out of business a couple years ago. :-\ Guess I'll watch for another sale.
That truely does suck.
Quote from: Kate XXXXXX on April 13, 2009, 03:51:25 PM
Be careful: someone on another forum had taken them out and looked at the pattern pieces: while they are OK for size, they us a HALF INCH seam allowance, not the standard 5/8". Just check and double check all the seam allowances given...
How can you tell? It says in the instructions 5/8", except for the french hood which is 3/8".
I think she was looking at the corset pattern. Just be careful...
I went on Saturday and picked up some patterns from Hancocks while they were 5 for $5.... I ended up getting a few other things too. I'm going to start working on the corset tonight. Has anyone else tried this yet? I know it just came out... but I figured MAYBE someone has begun on the underpinnings.... Maybe not... I also know many of us work on multiple other things throughout the year and tend to have too much on our plate to begin with.
I really want to start on mine, but I havent bought the fabric yet and I have several other sewing projects that need to be finished first :'( Why cant things sew themselves and make it easier sometimes?
Birds and mice.
We need birds and mice. ;D
I was in again last weekend & they still didn't have the new patterns. I'm beginning to think these are some kind of urban myth like sewer alligators or chupacabras.
I've started on it, the corset and it is time consuming, but I am also taking my time since I have never made one before
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on April 21, 2009, 09:46:49 AM
I was in again last weekend & they still didn't have the new patterns. I'm beginning to think these are some kind of urban myth like sewer alligators or chupacabras.
Hopefully soon you will be able to find them.
Waves to Fortune!!
I picked up the patterns on Saturday, and I really want to start on the corset (I have everything ready; I just need to settle on a pattern/mockup that *fits* me!)... but I've promised myself to cure my Costuming ADD, and that I will finish my Italian sleeves before I start back on the corset...
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on April 21, 2009, 09:46:49 AM
I was in again last weekend & they still didn't have the new patterns. I'm beginning to think these are some kind of urban myth like sewer alligators or chupacabras.
DEMMIT!! There's a chupacabra on my desk then!! Get it off!!!!!
:D
Hope it's a well-behaved chupacabra!
I assure you, Taffy, these are real patterns. ;)
I scanned in the patterns I bought, before simplicity had them online.
Hope you get yours really soon!
Quote from: Taffy Saltwater on April 21, 2009, 07:14:37 PM
Hope it's a well-behaved chupacabra!
Hell - I hope it's housebroken!! It's on my desk!! :D
Actually, we will see how well behaved it is when I cut it out and sew it back together. I suspect it will be a bit testy at first, but I will wrangle it back into submission.
(actually as of right now, my desk looks as if it should be in my sewing room. On one corner I have the new Simplicity patterns, my Tudor Tailor, a cloak pattern and POF. *snort*)
Quote from: gem on April 21, 2009, 03:09:32 PM
Waves to Fortune!!
I picked up the patterns on Saturday, and I really want to start on the corset (I have everything ready; I just need to settle on a pattern/mockup that *fits* me!)... but I've promised myself to cure my Costuming ADD, and that I will finish my Italian sleeves before I start back on the corset...
Hello! **waves** Its been quite some time since I've been back in the forums!
I started on the corset a couple of nights ago. I am only able to work for short period of time on it, though, because my son is keeping me VERY busy. I made my mockup and then realized I REALLY should have combined sizes. :-\ No big deal. I just trimmed off where I would have had I done what I KNEW I should have done....
Haven't started on it yet. I HAVE to finish my next projects before even thinking about starting on this one. I did get a price on the most wonderful most perfect fabric ever for this one (right color and weight.... VERY HARD TO FIND BTW!).... and apparently I have champagne taste. I can NOT afford $50.00 /yd. Le sigh, back to the drawing board...
IMHO the gown bodice needs a few more boning channels in the front and sides than the scant 3 they tell you to add. I added additional boning and it helped a *lot*, but I would certainly add more next time.
I can't speak to the accuracy of all the seams and methods and stuff, but overall, I think it's a better than average pattern, especially considering it's from a major pattern house / for mass consumption. Post-construction, I would say it was easy to make, easy to cut, and the pieces fit together quite nicely.
I haven't made the hood yet, but that's next.
Oh, I didn't use the gingham that was recommended for pleating my skirt, and it turned out fine.
You can see the outcome here (http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=3590.msg141907#msg141907)
thanks for the tip. I will try and remember that if ever I get a chance to make it.
*Lil helper Elves where are you??*
I feel vindicated in knowing that I have been using the "gingham" method for cartridge pleating for 7 years before Andrea Shewe put the information in her pattern instructions. Someone must have relayed the information to her how good that method works. :)
Okay, so now that I'm some tabs, binding, and eyelets short of having completed the corset. I have to admit I'm extremely pleased with what Simplicity has done. It was easy to understand. Alterations were a breeze. I easily turned it into a front lacing corset. My only issues are...it has weird seams going up the front, almost like a princess seam. And the stitch on tabs, which while historically accurate (Dorothea Sabina Bodies had sewn on tabs, I believe), don't seem to be as effective for weight distribution as the boned tabs from the Effigy Bodies.
I have been cursing the lack of a good, inexpensive underpinnings pattern, I could use with newbie workshops in my re-enactment group. Margo is great, but there is some sticker shock. I think this is going to be a great resource for corset building workshops.
:-[ I started the corset and it is sitting 3/4 finished right now.
Way better than me. The pattern is sitting waiting for material to be bought and to be sewn :-\ I really need to get a move on on my sewing projects.
Just found this thread and have had these patterns since they came out but still havn't cut into them. It is on my list for two weeks from now ;D
So - anyone else had time to make up the underpinnings or dress? Any advice or pictures for inspiration to share?
Can't wait to start. these will hopefully debut at TRF Thanksgiving weekend :)
Brooke
Wow. This thread is so old (and has a completely unhelpful title LOL) that I couldn't even remember what it was about.
But I went back and checked the first page. I've made the corset (twice) and had great luck with it. You might have better luck searching by the pattern number to find threads about it.
I made the farthingale with a few changes- I made a tie-closure instead of a draw string, and I used poly-vinyl tubing for the hoops. It's worked quite well so far.
Here's the farthingale on it's own
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_X0yK1BtO8hU/SrGKIjORSUI/AAAAAAAABHs/n8JWlj2i60w/s400/IMG_0485.JPG)
And here's what it looks like under a gown
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_X0yK1BtO8hU/SwDASB4GxqI/AAAAAAAABbE/4qlyeuGN9Xw/s400/DSCF1539.JPG)
The gown is my own pattern- I attempted to use the Simplicity pattern but it was huge on me (yes, I have the smallest size)
I hope the title is more helpful, now.
Brilliant, Lady L! Good thinking!!
Here's the first corset I made. I used a linen damask similar to the pattern photo and boned it with cable ties. I omitted the busk and just boned everything. I also made the straps a little wider, since they seemed alarmingly narrow (like they'd be really hard to bind). The other change I made was to assemble the entire front and then the entire lining before sewing them together, so I could sandwich all the seams inside the layers. The instructions have you sew front-to-front-lining, side-front-to-side-front-lining, etc, which leaves you with exposed seam allowances that you have to bind. This is not normal corset construction, so I fixed it. ;)
(http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL417/1033223/23241773/387656748.jpg)
I like this pattern so much that I'm thinking of adapting it for a kirtle. I'm going to shift the lacing from the center back to the side-back seams and make fixed straps. Someday. Sigh.
Another question about the corset - are the dimensions given when you select a size your actual measurements or your corseted measurements? I have never made my bodices/corsets from actual patterns and am not sure what size to begin with :-[
the projects yall have made look wonderful! I only wish my final product will look this good :)
Thanks Lady L for updating the title. I was digging in the archives ;)
Big 3 costume patterns typically run large, b/c they add too much wearing ease (more like mundane clothing). A corset should fit VERY snugly. I think the general advice is to choose a size approximately 2" SMALLER than your actual measurements, to allow for squish and any ease built into the pattern. For this pattern, I chose the size that corresponded to my waist/hip measurements, because I knew that choosing by bust size would make the entire garment far too large. You can pin fit the pattern or do mockups to see which method works better for you.
Has anyone made the bum roll from this pattern? I just tried to make it, but it seems like it curves too deeply, causing it to sort of bend into a heart shape in the back when I put it on.
I'll have to see if my wife made anything from these patterns. Lately she's been making her own stuff or starting with a pattern and finishing with something totally different to fit her liking.
Jon.
I do really like that I think I am gonna need to keep an eye out for when joanns puts their simplicity patterns on sale.