Open Robe started...

The beauty of regency costumes is that you can use a base dress and just make new things to go over it!  Since I have a regency pumpkin tea coming up, I decided to make an open robe to go over my embroidered cotton gown.  I bought this silk on fabricguru.com, thinking it was red (it was described as flame), but it's really an orange. I wasn't sure what to do with it, but I decided it would work perfectly for this.  I don't have much time (just a week) so I wanted to make something fast.  I decided to base mine on this gown

but add long sleeves for warmth.  I'm using my standard regency pattern based on the sensibility one and just modified the front panels.  I just have to do the sleeves and skirt.  I may do the skirt first to make sure I have enough fabric and do sleeves if I have enough fabric.

Here's what I've done so far:

Pink Indienne print jacket

I finished my 18th century jacket! The lovely Sarah was able to get me some extra pink silk ribbon so I pleated it and just had enough to go around the front and neckline!

It's on my form with my pleated petticoat right now. I haven't had the time/energy to actually take pics of me in the last few things I've made. Oh well.

Also, my closet is *really* starting to get crowded! That's no good! On the plus side I have a pretty good 18th century wardrobe right now...

1790s again

I'm thinking I made a good guess on making my version of this gown have a crossed over front:

This plate looks like a very similar gown - the sleeves are in the same style.  It's dated just one year before the teal one.  I like this gown too! Maybe I'll make in this color too? :-)

Vintage buckle

I bought this on Ruby Lane - I couldn't resist it.  What do you think, 1830s?

Beatle shirts

Several years ago I made these shirts inspired by Beatle suits for my band, when we played a Beatles themed gig.  I don't have pics of the other Pepper ones in progress, but you get the idea! :-)