Which one
For my Ozian Costume I’m thinking of using one of the following patterns. So you know what want to do, I want my skirt a bright Emerald green with a gold lace or trim a few inches up from the hem, basically like the first simplicity pattern. The corset I’m thinking of making a darker contrasting green or possibly gold if I find a fabric I like. The corset would have gold ties, gold contrast and I would put the same gold trim on my apron, if I make one, though I think I will need to. I want my skirt fabric to be a satin or something shiny. The apron and shirt would be in a creme or off white color and my corset might be shiny or it might be more of a cotton fabric. I’m not sure yet.
Which pattern do you like best and remember I’m a worker not a princess.
#1
#2
#3
I’m leaning towards #3, only because I like the corsets and it has an apron.รย I could use the apron pattern from Hannah’s pioneer costume if I wanted to. But I want my sleeves to be shorter and it’s a Butterick pattern and I’m not sure when those will be on sale and the other two patterns go on sale next week for only $0.99.
April 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm
The corset in the main picture on #2 is pretty much the same, they just seemed to use more plain cotton cloth on the example. #3 just seems to use richer materials. For A beginner sewer, like me, the “Simplicity” name just seems more reassuring.
April 2nd, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I have #2, which is the one I said I did in about 6 hours, all four pieces in the main view too.
#2 and #3 are essentially the same pattern.
If you want to borrow #2, let me know.
April 2nd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
The skirt in #2 is EXTREMELY easy. You sew together 4 panels (leaving the back open), sew a waistband to the top, feed the elastic, then stitch the back together.
For #2 and #3 you need purchased double fold bias tape, unless you’re going to make your own, so keep that in mind. You finish the bodice with the tape. No flipping or anything else.