Regency Ball Gown _ Black Snail Pattern 126

I love Laughing Moon Patterns! They are accurate. They are doable. They make sense. The instructions are complete. 126 Ladies' Round or Trained Gown with High Stomacher Front - Historically Correct with Complete Instructions and illustrations. Historical Notes and References - Pattern is taken from a real period gown in the author's collection.Ladies' Round or Trained Gown with a High Stomacher Front c.1800-1810 Also known as a Bib or Apron Front.This gown opens on both sides of the front, with the entire front bodice and part of the front of the skirt falling down and open. The inside of the bodice ties together with strings and the falling bodice is pinned into place at the top of the front bodice on the shoulder straps. The bodice and front of the falling skirt are kept in place with ties that tie in the back, keeping the front secure. The front bodice fits just under the bust and the back of the bodice is shorter than the front. The back of the bodice is very small and the armholes extend from the arms onto the back. The long sleeves are very long; so much so they sometimes bunch up on the arm and end at the knuckles of the hand. The front of the skirt is flat with sorne pleats at the side to hide the fall front. The back of the skirt is very full with many pleats. The inside of the bodice is lined with unbleached muslin. This gown has several sleeve options: The long sleeve in View A may also be cut short or 3/4 Iength. The puffed sleeve in View Band C also has two