Saturday, May 21, 2011

White cotton regency gown

I'd been wanting to make a regency dress out of some sheer cotton embroidered curtains I'd bought at Target a while ago.  I have a petticoat made out of them too - but I thought they'd make a perfect regency gown.

I finally got around to it, in time for summer.  It's a drawstring dress.  I again based it on the Sensibility pattern since it worked for me last time.  I altered the way the drawstrings go a bit though.    I next need to make a white petticoat for underneath. And possible a sleeveless chemise. :-)









Here are some of my inspiration pictures:





Posted by Maggie at 1:01 AM Labels: , , ,

13 comments:

  1. VerdaeraMay 21, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I love Regency! So pretty!

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  2. IsisMay 21, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Very pretty! I love the fabric!

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  3. Jen ThompsonMay 21, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    That's gorgeous! So summery and pretty!

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  4. Anita HarlanMay 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    It's beautiful. I really like the fabric you used.

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  5. bauhausfrauMay 21, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    So pretty Maggie! :)

    I've been thinking of using those curtains for something very similar - a bright star dress to go under the striped spencer she wears in the movie.

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  6. Lauren StowellMay 21, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Looove!

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  7. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    so pretty~!

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  8. MaggieMay 21, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Thank you, everyone! :-)

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  9. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I absolutely LOVE that fabric. The pattern around the sleeves and hem is so lovely. Hmmm...I need to go fabric shopping in the curtain department!

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  10. Hana - MarmotaMay 30, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    The fabric is really perfect for Regency! And the dress is very pretty - I love the sleeves!
    In what ways did you alter the drawstrings? I presume this is the Elegant Lady's Closet pattern - I have the original Regency Dress pattern, not this one - but I'd still like to know.

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  11. MaggieMay 30, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    @Hana - Thank you! I had the lower drawstring tie center front like the top one and I didn't have ties coming out the sides to tie in the back. Also, I didn't want my top drawstring to gather the back neckline, so I started the drawstring at the shoulder seam.

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  12. Hana - MarmotaMay 30, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I see! Thank you.

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  13. Savories of lifeJune 17, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I really like your dress. On my blog you can see some of my dresses! I hope to get ideas from you. Folow me if you wish:0

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