Posted by Elaine on December 05, 1999 at 12:16:01:
In Reply to: Re: Alexandria Cameron's dress posted by Jo on December 05, 1999 at 11:32:04:
: : : Parker,
: : : The answer is Yes. It`s an authentic pattern. I`m not a big fan of stays either but all women wore a bodice or vest. They had to because the shift or chamise was so shire and loose. There had to be some support. Where all have you looked for patterns?
: : : Clabert Menard
: : I've looked through all the catalogs I have at home, Jas Townsend, Jarnagin's, Fox River, etc. vut the problem was I didn't know what it was called. Perhaps I found what I was looking for, but just didn't know it. Do you know what something like that would be called?
: : Parker
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: Parker,
: this may not be of that much help to you, but there have been a few posts discussing period dressing, as in the movie.
: (I have tried to link the pages; if it doesn't work; let me know!)
: Jo
Here it is. Thanks, Jo.