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I finally fetched a new sheet of drafting paper and some old pyjama trousers, and patterned the bloomers. I added a bit of width, because the pyjama trousers are a bit tight, and added crotch height. I want the bloomers to be extra floofy, so I patterned them in an A-line shape. I also marked the gathering and frill placement.
At 80cm length, I just have the right length of fabric if... the bloomers didn't have two rows of frills! Although it's a bit over, I decided to buy extra 1m cheap white taffeta, for the extra needed 20-25cm of fabric. I'll add it to the top part of the bloomers, which will be hidden by the petticoat and skirt. Better too much than too little!
If you remember, I bought the last of the taffeta at the store in Oporto, and it was already missing 75cm, from my early calculations. It would have been enough, as I only really need 50cm, the most, but it was the only place where I found nice white dress taffeta.
Now there are only the shoes and the button appliqués left to pattern.
+ It's an easy pattern to draft, no need for a mock up.
- I just dream of a studio and a proper cutting table...
THE CUNNING PLAN
Buy the extra fabric, sew the bloomers.
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