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MCBurbage

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Virginia USA
Member since, 12/26/08
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Pattern Review 11/19/12 7:39 PM
Other - Fashionable Past Draping a Sacque - Sort of
Pattern Description: This is a tutorial for a way to drape an 18th century robe a la francaise or sacque with no waist seam. Pattern Sizing: Any size; only instructions are given, no pattern pieces. If you were to take apart the sacque after draping it, the pieces would resemble those in Janet A...more...
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Pattern Review 11/18/12 7:18 PM
Other - Costume Close-Up 18th Cen Cloak
Pattern Description: This pattern is taken from an original 18th century ladies' cloak in the collection of Colonial Williamsburg. It is a hooded cloak, roughly semi-circular in shape. Pattern Sizing: One size fits all, more or less. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern once you we...more...
 
 
Pattern Review 11/15/12 11:33 AM
Simplicity - 2872 Child Tinker Bell; Disney Fairies Costume
Pattern Description: This pattern gives an assortment of options for Disney fairies. Pattern Sizing: 3-4-5-6-7-8 I made view A in a mix of sizes. My daughter's measurements indicate a size 2 in circumference but between a 5 and 6 in length. I therefore a cut a size 4 bodice and belt (for room t...more...
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Pattern Review 11/8/12 3:14 PM
Other - Patterns of Fashion 1806-9 Gown
Pattern Description: This is a pattern taken off of a c. 1806-1809 gown in the Victoria and Albert Museum. It is a high-waisted gown with a bodice gathered to a neckband, a slightly trained skirt, and long sleeves. I modified the pattern slightly to replace the neckband with four rows of drawstri...more...
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Pattern Review 9/28/12 6:12 PM
Other - Patterns of Fashion 1770-1775 Saque Gown
c. 1770-1775 Robe a la Francaise - Patterns of Fashion 1: The Cut and Construction of Englishwomen's Clothes 1660-1860 pp. 34-35, Janet Arnold. Pattern Description: This is a pattern taken off of a c. 1770-1775 gown and petticoat in the Snowshill collection. It is an open gown with a sacque back ...more...
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