Amy Jeanne
Call Me a Cab
- Messages
- 2,858
- Location
- Colorado
Pattern Reviews
Mentioned in another thread, I've been on the Lounge for 3 years now and don't ever recall such a thread so I'll start it!
Post your pattern yeays and nays here! If there is a thread and I missed it, of course, merge it.
I'll start with two, a yeay and a nay...
Yeay for Hollywood 1908! Date stamped 1940 on the back it is very easy to construct and can be done in one day! The skirt is billowy, the midsection is flattering in that it clings to your waist, the bodice is flattering to the bust, and I *adore* the super-pouffy sleeves (personal taste!)
There are only 10 peices and they are all very basic. Nothing about this pattern is difficult and anyone with intermediate sewing knowledge should be able to knock this out in a day or two. I've made it twice so far; one for me and one for a re-enactor friend:
Now here's a pattern that didn't work for me:
The finished product is gorgeous, but I had a problem putting on the strap band and the bodice was HUGE, even though I diliberately made the dress one size smaller than my measurements. The instructions for the straps/band across the top are very vague and I ended up putting it on upside down at first lol The bodice was SO HUGE I had to dart it on the inside side seams, which kinda ruined the soild flow of the band. I always seem to have problems with modern repro patterns, namely Vintage Vogue
Mentioned in another thread, I've been on the Lounge for 3 years now and don't ever recall such a thread so I'll start it!
Post your pattern yeays and nays here! If there is a thread and I missed it, of course, merge it.
I'll start with two, a yeay and a nay...
Yeay for Hollywood 1908! Date stamped 1940 on the back it is very easy to construct and can be done in one day! The skirt is billowy, the midsection is flattering in that it clings to your waist, the bodice is flattering to the bust, and I *adore* the super-pouffy sleeves (personal taste!)
There are only 10 peices and they are all very basic. Nothing about this pattern is difficult and anyone with intermediate sewing knowledge should be able to knock this out in a day or two. I've made it twice so far; one for me and one for a re-enactor friend:
Now here's a pattern that didn't work for me:
The finished product is gorgeous, but I had a problem putting on the strap band and the bodice was HUGE, even though I diliberately made the dress one size smaller than my measurements. The instructions for the straps/band across the top are very vague and I ended up putting it on upside down at first lol The bodice was SO HUGE I had to dart it on the inside side seams, which kinda ruined the soild flow of the band. I always seem to have problems with modern repro patterns, namely Vintage Vogue