Angela – Highly Recommended
This overskirt drapes beautifully in the front and in the back giving the perfect late Victorian silhouette. The pattern pieces fit together very well with little adjustment for the waist – the most that may have to be done is that the length may have to be taken up for shorter wearers – this overskirt is several inches longer than TV324 (1878 Long Overskirt, which Tonia has reviewed).
I would like to mention that the construction technique for this skirt, while not difficult, is unique in contrast to other Victorian overskirt patterns I have reviewed – my advice, as you begin to piece the skirt together, is to simply trust and follow the directions as Truly Victorian has them written. My overskirt is made from a medium weight white striped satin and lined in white satin (both front and back – the pattern only calls for the back of the overskirt to be lined).
Any questions regrading the construction of this over skirt, please give me a holler at the Emerald Parlor; or visit me at The Merry Dressmaker.
