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Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!

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Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #15 on: April 26, 2021, 18:45:03 PM »
I am surprised that it is proving impossible to find the complete look.  Wyse and The vampire's wife are the looks favoured by the Duchess of Cambridge, but no pattern company is interested in her look, although I can't speak for the 'Indies'.
Yes it is strange that clothes that people really want to copy are so rarely provided for by the pattern companies but then I suppose they decide on their look 2 years in advance and don’t know which one will be the most popular.

Thanks @UttaRetch for putting the photo in. I hadn’t noticed the collar which I should have.
'Is there a life before breakfast'

Helen M

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #16 on: April 26, 2021, 20:40:51 PM »
I don't think it's a new style for this year either @UttaRetch as I notice Sophie wearing that dress in a different colour probably late last summer.

The French dress isn't identical but I'm wondering if the top is really more like a shirt? This is the pattern but is not available from the designer but from Mondialtissus which as far as I can see do not ship to the UK. I have emailed but await a response. https://www.mondialtissus.fr/patron-mt-robe-longue-callie-238422.html#

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The sleeve is different but I think I'd prefer something not as full. The M&S dress didn't have a puffed sleeve and it looked okay.
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UttaRetch

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #17 on: April 27, 2021, 08:31:41 AM »


Bootstrap Ruffle front tuxedo top.  There is only the line drawing and pattern pieces. 

StitchinTime

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #18 on: April 27, 2021, 09:32:24 AM »
A bit late to this, but has view C of Butterick 6705 been suggested with the addition of a ruffles on the bodice and skirt?


Helen M

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #19 on: April 27, 2021, 10:43:25 AM »
I have a feeling this dress is not meant to be for me.  :(

Just had a response from Mondial Tissus about the Robe Calie, which I liked the most, and they will not send from France to the UK  :angry:. Also the designer cannot sell it directly because it was a special for them  :(

I think the Kwik Sew is the nearest but I'll mull it over a bit more. Thanks for all your input!
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UttaRetch

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #20 on: April 27, 2021, 17:08:18 PM »
@Helen M, what about the bodice of



view C?  Line drawings here.

Catllar

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #21 on: April 27, 2021, 18:16:40 PM »
@HelenM I'm going into Perpignan tomorrow. Wednesday. Do you want mw to have a look in Mondial Tissus for that pattern and then send it to you?
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If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Helen M

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #22 on: April 27, 2021, 19:33:23 PM »
@HelenM I'm going into Perpignan tomorrow. Wednesday. Do you want mw to have a look in Mondial Tissus for that pattern and then send it to you?

Oh @Catllar if it wouldn't be too much trouble that would be so kind.
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toileandtrouble

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #23 on: April 27, 2021, 19:58:13 PM »
@Catlar, @Helen M  now that there is duty to pay on 'gifts', can it be sent as a letter, or do they charge on those too?
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Fabric down:  29m

Helen M

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #24 on: April 27, 2021, 20:05:48 PM »
I'll pay whatever @Catllar. I suppose it will depend on how big the envelope is, maybe it can be classed as a letter?
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StitchinTime

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #25 on: April 27, 2021, 20:16:47 PM »
I think there might be no VAT or duty to pay on gifts with a value of £39 or less.
https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty
https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/gifts

@Catllar could include a birthday card just in the parcel is opened  ;)

Catllar

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #26 on: April 27, 2021, 23:20:06 PM »
I'll see what I can do.   I'll try to ring the store in the morning in case it needs to be ordered. I'll let you know.
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Catllar

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #27 on: April 28, 2021, 09:09:17 AM »
@Helen M  Just rang the store : they have it in stock and I'll collect it this afternoon.
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

Helen M

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #28 on: April 28, 2021, 09:34:01 AM »
Thank you so much @Catllar:)
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UttaRetch

Re: Need Some Help From the TSP Pattern Sleuths For A Dress Pattern!
« Reply #29 on: April 28, 2021, 13:12:40 PM »
That's settled.  Do you want help the fabric?  :D