Hi wolfmanjerry,
Here is what I found in some discussions groups online - not exactly
"a pattern and sewing instructions" but interesting none the less.
"If you have no train, you don't need a bustle. If you do
have a train, but no ornamentation to hide the buttons under, a
French bustle might be just the trick. Instead of buttons and
loops on the top of the skirt, you have ribbons under the skirt.
Half the ribbons at the top, half in the train. Tie the ribbons
together and poof the bustled fabric over the top of the remaining
train and you're done."
http://groups.google.ca/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&threadm=2rburh%24mlt%40lastactionhero.rs.itd.umich.edu&rnum=2&prev=/groups%3Fnum%3D100%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8%26q%3D%2522French%2Bbustle%2522%26btnG%3DGoogle%2BSearch
"There are also other kinds of bustles. A French bustle, for
instance, involves ribbons (or other fasteners) *underneath* the
skirt that are tied together. The excess fabric of the skirt then
poufs out *over* the top of the train. This is often a bustle that
is very attractive if you want to hide the fasteners and don't have
some kind of detailing like a bow to do so. Remember--bustles are
unique to each dress, and a creative bustle can add a lot!"
http://groups.google.ca/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&threadm=2nhe27%24q3r%40lastactionhero.rs.itd.umich.edu&rnum=3&prev=/groups%3Fnum%3D100%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8%26q%3D%2522French%2Bbustle%2522%26btnG%3DGoogle%2BSearch
"I have heard of what I think is called a french bustle. I believe
that
involves ribbons or tapes sewn on the inside of the dress. You pull
and tie them to form the bustle. Sort of like a venetian blind."
http://groups.google.ca/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&threadm=2q3ip1%243ai%40nestor.cc.bellcore.com&rnum=4&prev=/groups%3Fnum%3D100%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8%26q%3D%2522French%2Bbustle%2522%26btnG%3DGoogle%2BSearch
"My dress is A-line, and they are doing what's called a "French
bustle" --
it works the same way as a regular one (i.e. loops and buttons), but
it
hangs in sort of tailored folds -- really like one giant
upside-down-U-shaped fold on the back of the dress. It is hard to
explain in words (obviously!), but if you ask your tailor, I'm sure
she
will know what it is -- it looks beautiful! It really fits in with
the
clean lines of the dress."
http://groups.google.ca/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&threadm=4gqhei%24rg2%40news.ycc.yale.edu&rnum=5&prev=/groups%3Fnum%3D100%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8%26q%3D%2522French%2Bbustle%2522%26btnG%3DGoogle%2BSearch
Why a bustle?:
"When you do not have a waist seam to attach the bustle to, a French
(inverted) bustle will do the job. The French bustle is when the
gathers of the bustle are brought to the inside of the dress.
* A series of carefully spaced ties down the inside of the dress at
the center-back seam catch the dress and lining so the lining does not
show. This gives you a cascading effect.
* For a more dramatic look a group of loops on the inside of the dress
in a diamond shape with a ribbon running through them, gathered up and
tied, will give the back of the dress an interesting bouffant effect."
http://www.rencentral.com/oct_nov_vol1/bustles.shtml
Let's Talk bustles!:
"The underbustle, aka French or Victorian bustle, is accomplished with
ribbons that are attached from the underside of the gown and it's
inner slip. At each bustle point a the two ends of the ribbons are
tied together
to "draw under" the excess fabric of the train. The style of the train
can be manipulated in many ways."
http://www.ultimatewedding.com/articles/get.php?action=getarticle&articleid=896
Glossary: French bustle: Image:
http://tina.pirate-king.com/bride-glossary-train.htm
If this is what you are looking for, let me know and I'll be happy to
post it as an answer.
Thanks,
hummer |
