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    Simplicity 8161 18th Century Costumes Review

    Pattern Description:Misses’ 18th century highland costumes includes outfits in two styles: the first is a gown with stomacher and petticoat, and the second is a bodice with petticoat and stomacher. Pattern Sizing:6-14; 14-22 I cut a 16 with some 18 for shoulder/arm. Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?YUP! Were the instructions easy to follow?Except for a weird thing with the sleeve that I believe is physically impossible, yup. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?The pattern is great as is, though you have to fit it over the proper 18th century stays. If you don’t do…