Comments on: 1861 & Dressed for a Party

By: Maryssa

Maryssa — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 02:06:03 +0000

I could see any of these, but especially the one on the far left, being used as a cake topper. I like the sheer overlay on the uber-ruffled gown. It transforms the ruffles into ‘a nice touch’ rather than ‘overwhelming’ … although if I were the seamstress who put it together, I might want to be overwhelming, rather than muting all that work!

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 05:10:40 +0000

In reply to Diane. I own a few but have not made them up. I have talked with many who have and they said some are not drafted well. They are for the experienced sewer only.

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 00:16:26 +0000

Thank you for the link to Harriets. It isn’t a site I’ll use often. Too much emphasis on Civil War. I like elliptical hoop and bustle periods better. But the site is gorgeous and thepatterns for graduated skill sets is a great idea. Have you ever made any of these dresses?

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:09:42 +0000

lots of time with ruffles but that is the time period. Love the time but not so much of the ruffles, my age has something to do with wearing ruffles.Thanks for the info.Love this sight.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:24:46 +0000

Wayyyy too frou-frou for me. No thank you! Give me a good, solid, mid-50s ballgown with big ruffly tiers in a bordered brocatelle and NO cage crinoline 😀

By: Niki

Niki — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:24:43 +0000

Very pretty, but not my style. That being said – I’d like to make at least one – just to see how it goes together. Thanks for my daily dose of inspiration