Remeber the Jane Austen Convention I am attending this fall? Still finding time here and there to make Regency items to set aside for my booth in October!
So - a few pictures of a white cotton voile ball gown I made last month.
This particular dress is an apron-front style, which means the front bodice and skirt are actually like an apron or a bib which fastens with straight pins and buttons to the shoulders and waist.
The base pattern was from Janet Arnold's book. Note the very small back!
I apologize for the ridiculously un-regency tan line! :(
The skirt back is very full - the most material I have put into a Regency dress yet.
I like it!
Sleeves are very short and full-gathered. Look closely and you can see where the waist buttons and the bib neckline is pinned.
Catherine Morland wears a dress very similar in the 2008 film 'Northanger Abbey'.
Hi Atlanta,
ReplyDeleteOoh, what a beautiful dress!
I'm hoping to either make or buy a regency dress similar to this one to wear to a historical ball I attend yearly. :)
Much <3 in Christ,
Moriah
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ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous gown!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gown! and it is lovely on you!
ReplyDeleteAtlanta - you have outdone yourself again. . . Simply Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! It's gorgeous. :) And you look lovely and very authentic wearing it (the tan line is not noticable :).
ReplyDelete~Kristin
Atlanta, this is one of the most gorgeous regency dresses, I've ever seen! :) It looks fantastic on you. :) And the back is VERY tiny.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Brooke
Beautiful! This gown in Arnold's book is marked on my desk and fabric set aside (pale blue :) ) to make it soon. I had intended to do so already but...life takes over. Thanks for the inspiration to get on with the sewing!
ReplyDeleteOh! Oh! I think this is my favorite, so far. :)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! I adore the apron-front design - it looks demure and sophisticated all at once. The hair flowers add a nice touch, also=)
ReplyDeleteHehe - I know about those bothersome, decidedly non-regency tan lines! Ball gowns are rather incompatible with a farmgirl lifestyle in that respect;)
~Kellie~
I love it! That is SO beautiful Atlanta. Now I want to make one just like it. :-) Someday. Did you use a Sense and Sensibility pattern, or some other one?
ReplyDeleteJoanna,
ReplyDeletethank you ! :)
I used the pattern (with a few changes) from 'Patterns of Fashion 1' by Janet Arnold.
Very beautiful!! You did an excellent job, as always! HA! I totally loved the tan line!!!
ReplyDeleteHello Atlanta,
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful, simple, elegant dress, I love it!!!
I was wondering if you know a good regency online pattern that I could use...I think I'm ready to attempt making one but don't know where to find the pattern! :)
Thanks!
~Starlie
Wow Atlanta! This dress is beautiful! I've always wanted a dress like this for my wedding dress... :) So pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteStarlie,
ReplyDeleteYou can basically convert any Regency pattern into this type of gown. Check out this article for some really good visuals and some helpful tips:
http://hungarican.blogspot.com/2010/04/benefits-of-bib-front-and-happy-friday.html
Gorgeous! I love it. Great work. : )
ReplyDeleteSuper, super sweet! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern too - it's so versatile, you can make it look sweet and girly, or very sophisticated and clingy depending on the fabric and the pleats you do.
Oh oh oooohhhhh!
ReplyDelete(Need I say more?)
Absolutely love it, Atlanta! There truly is nothing like a white gown for a young lady. :) Especially a young lady with dark hair. :) Love it.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that dress! I so wish I had it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it. Come and see my dress and follow me.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I'm repeating this, but THAT would make a lovely wedding dress! :)
ReplyDelete~Johanna
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBravo. Excellent job and please do not apologize for the tan. You're human and humans tan.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Lyric
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