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[lesmisloony]

Hi all!  I'm Loony, and I'm delurking a bit to ask some advice... or, I guess... feedback?  Something like that.

I've decided to venture into the world of sewing (and will have help from my very talented grandmother) this summer, and of course I want a robe à la française.  This will be my first attempt at a ballgown, but with the help of google I'

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[stephsicola]

JP Ryan is fantastic, although I think the sizes run a little small. If you're going for historical accuracy, she is definitely the way to go. I don't know how much you're going for that, but Simplicity is more for just costumes. I love JP Ryan and have used a few of her patterns.

http://www.marariley.net/stays/staysinstructions.htm

This is what I used for my stays and I love my stays. Incredibly comfortable. If you're looking for 18th century patterns, JP Ryan, Kanniks Corner are good.

https://www.reconstructinghistory.com/index.php? Reconstructing History is also a good pattern source. If you're anywhere within driving distance of Big Pool, MD, Fort Frederick is having a Market Fair weekend after next. Great source of fabric, ideas, patterns, just to make sure you're on the right track. There are Market Fairs all over though. It's also a great place to meet people and get advice about what you want to do.