{"product_id":"products-1860s-silk-taffeta-ball-gown-bodice-with-bertha-html","title":"1860's Silk Taffeta Ball Gown Bodice with Bertha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: medium;\"\u003eProduct out of stock until mid-February 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern for Past Patterns' 1860s Pink Silk Taffeta Gown is based upon a gown in the collections of the North Hampton Historical Society in North Hampton, MA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall gowns of the 1860s were opulent and elaborate, reflecting the social status and tastes of the wearer, while also adhering to the fashionable trends of the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis garment was chosen as it had all of these expected traits including focus on silhouette, using taffeta (a common materials from the era), interesting sleeves, pastel in color and it was highly embellished (another standard of 1860s ball gowns).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsabelle Lott, one of Saundra Altman oldest co-workers, was instrumental in getting this design over the finish line.  She followed Saundra's original instructions, built a test garment and resolved a few design errors along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a well-tested set of instructions that will allow you to build a unique, beautiful, period-accurate, gown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirt length at Center Front for All Sizes is 42\"\u003cbr\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\u003cbr\u003eBust 32 ½\" - 48\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist 24 ½\" - 40\"\u003cbr\u003eHips 34 ½\" - 50\"\u003cbr\u003eDesigns are included for B, C \u0026amp; D cups\u003cbr\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\u003cbr\u003eTo make the bodice w\u0026amp; skirt using fashion fabric, purchase in 54\" wide fabric:\u003cbr\u003e6 1\/2 yds. for sizes 8-14\u003cbr\u003e8 1\/8 yds. for sizes 16-20\u003cbr\u003e9 5\/8 yds. for sizes 22-26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original garment's fashion fabric was a lightweight (but not thin) taffeta in soft, pink silk.  Avoid using plaids, strips, heavyweight fabrics such as velvet and upholstery damasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the skirt underling, purchase in 54\" wide fabric:\u003cbr\u003e5-5\/8 yds. for sizes 8-14\u003cbr\u003e6-7\/8 yds. for sizes 16-20\u003cbr\u003e8-1\/8 yds. for sizes 22-26.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original skirt was flat lined with what could be described as a very stiff but lightweight, woven interfacing, much like a cheese cloth. Silk organza is a suitable substitute if a stiff, lightweight loosely woven interfacing is not used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bodice lining purchase in 45\" wide fabric:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-7\/8 yds. for sizes 8-14\u003cbr\u003e2 yds. for sizes 16-20\u003cbr\u003e2-3\/8 yds. for sizes 22-26.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original bodice was flat lined with a fine, tightly woven, white linen which appeared \"glazed.\"  A tightly woven, polished cotton would be appropriate if linen cannot be found.\u003cbr\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★\u003cbr\u003eThe package comes a copy of the original artwork on the cover, a sizing chart and alternate views on the back cover, 30 pages of extensive notes on fabric cutting and instructions for making the garment and 2 computer generated sheets of patterns, 1 containing the bodice and the 1 containing the skirt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past Patterns","offers":[{"title":"8-14","offer_id":44185570410556,"sku":"PP715-0814","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16-20","offer_id":44185570443324,"sku":"PP715-1620","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22-26","offer_id":44185570476092,"sku":"PP715-2226","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4442\/2972\/files\/PP0715_front_cover_1000__31219.1716906428.800.800.png?v=1775821448","url":"https:\/\/amazon-dry-goods.myshopify.com\/products\/products-1860s-silk-taffeta-ball-gown-bodice-with-bertha-html","provider":"Amazon Dry Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}