COMMENTARY
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obvious?
because of my current project, which has included lots of trolling through web sites. And I have to say that I’m amazed by the number of costumers who just Get It Wrong. This is not to say that there aren’t people out there who make/wear costumes and who A) don’t care about being period, B) are new to this whole costume/sewing thing, C) just want to look pretty, and D) can’t afford to buy/make/have made everything correctly. Not everyone has the same goals in mind, and I’m fine with that. I often use synthetic fabrics as a means of saving money, and my preference for tailored clothing in daily life often translates into my costuming. I think I made just about the most toned-down version of an 1830s dress possible! |
However, in spite of this caveat, there are just so many people out there who make what seem to me to be really cringe-inducing mistakes! I can live with those who are using Simplicity patterns or who aren’t ready to deal with period undergarments, but pre-20th century bodices should be fitted. There’s so such thing as “ease” in 18th century bodices! Another big one is the desire to use coordinating colors — one color for the robe, another for the petticoat and trimmings. Most 18th century dresses were made of all one fabric/color! This is obvious from a perusal of any book with color images. (Yes, there were exceptions, but not THAT many!)
Not a rant, just a musing.