A new Regency dress is listed in the shop. (finally!!) I've been working
on this one since last fall. Not because it was all that time
consuming, but because I've only gotten to work on it in bits and
pieces, and kept having to put it away for other projects or trips. It's
a wonder I didn't loose some of the pieces over all this time!
Anyways. Pale green linen in an 'apron front' or 'bib front' style. I love working with pure linen.
It drapes and flows so nicely.
The pattern is from one found in Janet Arnold's 'Patterns of Fashion'
At the last minute I also constructed an apron to accompany it in brown
linen. I most enjoy making 'everyday' Regency clothes - or actually
historical clothes in general. It seems like a lot of what you see
available is all geared towards representing the rich and fashionable,
but I prefer to make clothing items that 'normal' people would have
worn. The upper classes are often far over-represented in
reenactment/sewing world.
Very small back bodice with higher waistline than the front. Makes a
very elegant silhouette with the back skirt train. Because I was
on-the-go a lot of the time while working on this, much of it is
hand-sewn, all the exposed seams, and many of the inside ones as well.
Oh how lovely! It looks so authentic! :)
ReplyDeleteRegency is so your style, Atlanta, you look cute in this lovely dress! :o)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. :) I love everything about it from the fabric to the way the skirt drapes at the back.
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job. :) The apron really completes the look. Love you!
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