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The Emporia => The Show Must Go On => Topic started by: Oakmaiden on May 08, 2017, 20:17:18 PM
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Ok, I have been asked to make a hornpipe costume. I was planning to use this pattern (see below) but the only stockist I can find only has very large or very small sizes in stock.
Now, whilst I could grade the pattern up or down, I would prefer if I am spending £££ on a pattern to get one the size I actually need.
Does anyone have any ideas: where else I can buy the pattern (in the UK) or of another similar pattern I can use/adapt?
Thanks.
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Boy or girl, and what size?
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Girl and 34 bust...
Am I being a bit wet? Should I just draft my own pattern?
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Sailor collars are pretty straightforward [and I dodge drafting wherever possible], the basic shape is a straightforward boxy tunic. You may find a 'middy blouse' pattern from a historical site, they're very common. I should think any old drawstring/elastic waist trousers would be fine.
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The trousers don't worry me - but I think the dancer would probably prefer a slightly fitted tunic - and most of the ones for sale have a zip up front...
I'm going to have to put together a toile, aren't I?
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Aha! I reckon this: (http://www.dr-cos.info/jpg/sailorcollarblouse00-en.jpg)
but a bit longer and with long sleeves, plus a pair of slightly modified pyjama bottoms.
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That should be fine - does it have to go into wardrobe for future use? If so I think I'd alter the front to include CF seam and that will give more potential alteration room. (Or is it only me who has to alter everything every year?)
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Also don't forget avoid a low crotch for the trousers or else you have inhibited movement - same goes for the arms of the tunic really. Low armhole inhibits movement above shoulder height.