Description
View A is the simple antique design which provides smart contemporary styling. It is unembellished, has a stand-up collar and modern mid-calf hem length.
View B features lace insertion. (Techniques given in Authentic Detailing inside pattern). The collar is made entirely of lace. A deep flounce creates a floor-length hem, and yards and yards of easy-to-sew lace insertion on yokes, sleeves, and skirt are perfect for bride and bridesmaid alike, as well as afternoon tea gowns.
View C is the piece de la resistance, with all the features of View B, plus additional lace insertion on sleeves, skirt, and flounce. The crowning touch is another technique given in Authentic Detailing inside pattern – a myriad of tiny pin tucks on bodice and hip yokes. A lovely twelve-inch train completes the gown. The great variety of fine detail makes this a gown worthy of heirloom status, yet is entirely machine-sewn.
The original gowns were always made of very sheer white cotton, so if you are planning an authentic ensemble, you will also want to make 203- Edwardian Underthings
Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight cotton or blends such as batiste, lawn, voile, or broadcloth; handkerchief linen; silk broadcloth or crepe de chine; satin; taffeta. Original garments were made of cotton batiste. Stripes, plaids, one-way prints, or diagonals are not suitable.
