Fun with Patterns

As I've been working on costumes, I've been thinking about patterns, or the basis for creating clothing. If a costume designer is creating a piece from scratch, they will start with a drawing and then make it a reality, often by making a pattern. The pattern then allows for the same item to be made multiple times without variations. The dress I am currently working on will act as Myrtle Mae's dress in Harvey, and to create it I am using a pattern from the 1950s. Interestingly, little has changed in patterns from then ton now--the only major difference is sizing. While in the 1950s (and earlier) only one pattern was available for each size, nowadays one pattern will cover a range of sizes, making it easier for the sewer to adjust measurements.

Below are photos from earlier this week of the pattern I'm using for one of the dresses. I'll post the finished product next week!