Regency Gown

Posted on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 12:01

Here is my new Regency era dress.  I used the pattern from http://www.sensibility.com .  I had to tweak it a bit for me and I think I will still a bit more for the next one.  I added an inch length in the bodice and an inch around the neckline.  With the next one I'm going to only add a 1/2" to the neckline at the shoulders and then an inch just in the front and try to get a more squared look.  I'm also going to add an inch to the under arm of the bodice.  I wore this dress all day yesterday and it was a little binding in the sleeves.  I'm also making the next one out of denim so I decided to make the next size bigger to give more room for comfort.  I can always take it in a little if I need to.  The fabric in this one is a lovely embroideried chambray.  I had to start at the bottom of skirt for the seam so the bottom would be even since I wasn't putting in any hem with this lovely border.  I am really thrilled with this pattern and proud of the way the dress turned out.  Now the 16yo (she took the pictures for me) is working on a Titanic era tea dress...  We'll post pictures of that one as well.  Let me know what you all think!

lovely!

Posted by blessedmomof10 on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 12:24 - Link

What a beautiful dress! You did a lovely job ~ you are certainly gifted in sewing! Sewing is one thing I have yet to master and one day I hope to be able to sew lovely things for my girls and I!

Blessings~~
gloria

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Posted by stitchnchick on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 12:37 - Link

I think I'm jealous! Wait...that's a sin, so I'll just be really happy for you. :-)
The dress is absolutely lovely.You did a wonderful job on it. I've always wanted a Regency dress...maybe someday, I'll get brave and try. Thanks for sharing!

Amy

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Posted by GypsyFarmGirl on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 01:32 - Link

Its beautiful you did a lovely job on the fabric and the sewing.

Jeannie

Beautiful!

Posted by Jennie Chancey on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 10:52 - Link

What a beautiful dress, Dawnita! You did a wonderful job. Thank so much for sharing your blog post and for the kind words--so glad you enjoyed the pattern! I tried to reply to your email, but your server rejected my note, so it probably thought it was spam. Whoops!

Warmly,
Jennie

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Posted by gabbie427 on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 11:03 - Link

Oh this is a lovely dress, and you did such a wonderful job on it. Thanks for showing it to us, and I can't wait to see your daughter's dress she is working on.

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

Anoter Job Well Done

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 11:09 - Link

So glad that you have found your time to sew again, you are really good at it and such a leson for the girls.
Thought " it does not hurt boys to learn some sewing, simple aprons and patching, will give a greater appreciation of their spouses when they marry, or self-sufficiency if they remain single for awhile." (and yes I still use the dictionary)