I would caution anyone against using the McCall's and Buttericks patterns
for authentic period clothing.  Those patterns lack the period details
needed for a living history situation, they are fine for stage productions
where details are not noticeable.  For 19th & 20th century patterns I highly
recommend Past Patterns, www.pastpatterns.com   They are well made and
exceptionally well researched patterns.  For 18th century I suggest Kanniks
Korners   www.kannikskorner.com   They have great patterns for men, women
and children.

Ericka Mason
Period Clothing Department
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Blvd., P.O. Box 1970
Dearborn MI, 48121-1970
(313) 982-6100 ex. 2520
Fax (313) 982-6247
www.hfmgv.org





> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kimberly Baker [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 4:54 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: 17th Century Costume Patterns
>
> I am currently working on a late 18th century
> costume, I got the pattern from Butterick.
> McCalls also has patterns, and both should be
> available at a local fabric store.  Perhaps you
> could find what you are looking for there.
>
>
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