Monday, October 14, 2013

New regency gown!

I've had this fabric (I'm pretty sure it's from the stash of Loren from which I have gotten many great things) for a while and it's been begging me to make it into a regency dress for a while. (Actually I waffled between 18th century and regency, but regency finally won.)

So I did this (along with marathoning Season 2 of Scandal), mostly yesterday.  It was my first time attempting fancy oversleeves and I'm pretty happy with how they turned out.









Posted by Maggie at 11:30 AM Labels: , ,

10 comments:

  1. Mistress of DisguiseOctober 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    So cute! Definitely best as a Regency gown instead of 18thC (and I'm one to turn any fabric into something 18thC lol), it's like it was made for it! :D

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    1. MaggieOctober 14, 2013 at 1:21 PM

      Thank you! I do love a block print 18th century gown, but I think you're right that this was very regency!

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  2. AnnaleeOctober 14, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Oh my goodness I just love the sleeves. Nice work!

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  3. A Country VictorianOctober 14, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    How lovely! The fabric is a perfect match with the dress. Did you use a pattern? If so, which? Also, how many pleats are at the back?

    -Veronica

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    1. MaggieOctober 15, 2013 at 5:04 PM

      Thank you! The pattern I use is based off the Sensibility ladies wardrobe pattern. The oversleeves I winged, as did the back pleats.

      For the pleats, it's a double box pleat at the center, and a double one on each side.

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  4. MaryOctober 15, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Wonderful, as usual ! How does it close? I don't see any "apron"? Is there a closure on the side maybe? :D

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    1. MaggieOctober 15, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      Thank you!

      It's got a drawstring at the waist and the neckline, so it slips right over the head when they're undone. :-)

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  5. PigglesambOctober 15, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Hello!! I just found your blog, and I love it! I just have a quick question: Do you post your patterns, or no?? I would love to make a regency dress for each of my sisters and myself! We love Pride and Prejudice, and they will be the perfect! Thanks so much!!

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    1. MaggieOctober 15, 2013 at 5:06 PM

      Thank you! The pattern I used is based on Sensibility's elegant lady's closet, modified a little bit. It's a good base though. Good luck!

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