Ball Gown Sewing Patterns

ball gown sewing patterns

http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M3609.htm
is a pretty good foundation pattern for it… the skirt in the cartoon has been lengthened and then gathered to a stay along each of the vertical lines, and a darker yellow festoon added around the skirt.

It’s going to need hoops or a heck of a crinoline!

Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear $29.95 Though ostensibly a how-to manual on wedding gown construction, this magnificent book teaches all about advanced dressmaking skills, and its principles can be applied to creating many other types of haute-couture-style gowns. The very thorough text details all aspects of fabrics and construction: the unique characteristics of each type of fashion fabric, including extensive information on ma…

1893 Bell Skirt Pattern $17.45 TV292 – 1893 Bell Skirt. This skirt is drafted based on a tailoring method actually used in the 1890′s. It has a nice full A-line in the front, with the back very full and trained. It has a fitted front piece and the sides are fitted with darts. The back has a crossways seam, piecing 45″ wide material to make the train. This style of skirt was extremely popular from 1892-1895, and can be used for …

1860s Ballgown Bodice Pattern $10.95 TV442 – 1860s Ballgown Bodice. Multisized 30-50″ Bust. This bodice fits just off the shoulder for evening wear. It reaches to the waist and has a point in front and back. An optional gathered bertha trims the neckline. The closure is in the center back, with hooks and eyes. The sleeve is a small pouf with a fitted lining. A double bow decorates the shoulders. This style is particularly suited to 1…

Gone With The Wind Barbecue Party Dress Pattern $23.50 Sewing Pattern – Gone With The Wind Barbecue Party Dress. Multisized 10-20. The Barbecue Party Dress is one of the most familiar costumes in the film world. It is one of the most photographed dresses in Scarlett O’Hara’s wardrobe. The bodice is of floral printed organza, fitted snug to the body. The neckline is cut low, curving upward to the shoulder and finished with a neckline flounce with green…

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