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elizabeth_mn) wrote2013-01-19 11:33 am
elizabeth_mn) wrote2013-01-19 11:33 am
Patterns
I finally splurged (or rather, my husband splurged for me) on some J.P. Ryan patterns. Breeches and frock coat for the man, and the Anglaise for me. I guess not having a project = shopping.
It's a little frustrating that they come single-size; who on earth actually matches up to the size chart? I guess I am spoiled by the flexibility of multi-size patterns and the ability to blend between sizes. Still, the reviews are good, and my two attempts at 18th c coats for him have beencrap less than ideal, so hopefully a pattern will take some of the guesswork out. Ditto for the Anglaise; I know I could enlarge one from PoF, but It's more complex than anything I've enlarged.
I have some navy blue wool for the HB's suit, a yard sale find. I also need buttons (or button forms), shirt and vest fabric, maybe some trim, and some new stockings. Oh, and an inexpensive tricorn might be nice, too. The timeline for this is our 18th c picnic in May/June.
It's a little frustrating that they come single-size; who on earth actually matches up to the size chart? I guess I am spoiled by the flexibility of multi-size patterns and the ability to blend between sizes. Still, the reviews are good, and my two attempts at 18th c coats for him have been
I have some navy blue wool for the HB's suit, a yard sale find. I also need buttons (or button forms), shirt and vest fabric, maybe some trim, and some new stockings. Oh, and an inexpensive tricorn might be nice, too. The timeline for this is our 18th c picnic in May/June.
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