Yellow Emma Dress

I've been commissioned by a lovely Etsy client to recreate the yellow Emma dress! How much fun is that?

This is the fabric I ordered. I think it captures the feel of the movie dress.  I'm planning to make the cream undersleeves where they can be easily removed by buttons.

I'm excited!

Has anyone else done any Emma dresses? There are so many lovely ones in the new Romola Garai version!

Also -  last night when we were watching it, I spotted two repeat dresses from BBC Pride and Prejudice. Anyone see those?

Giveaway Winner!

The Winner of the Regnecy Giveaway has been chosen! (by random.org)

The winner of the Design Your Own Regency Dress kit is......

...Jesus Freak! Congradulations! I'll be contacting you via your blog. :^)

Don't forget that kits are always available at Bonnyblue, Etsy, and Amazon.

Thank you to everyone who entered! A lovely day to all!

Last Chance for Regency Giveaway!

I just realized this is the 30th! That means the Regency Dress Designer giveaway ends at midnight tonight!

If you haven't entered yet - what are you waiting for!?

Let your friends know!

I'll announce the winner tomorrow morning!

Princess Bride Dress Finished!

The Princess Bride dress was finished about a week ago! Yeah! I'm pretty happy with it. Here are a few sneak peak pictures to give you the general idea.

I'll tell the entire construction story, along with lots of pictures during the Historical Costume Inspiration Festival!

Has anyone else been working on their costumes for the event? :^)

Vintage Pattern Project: 1957 Sundress

Just finished! (just in time for the end of summer....huh?)

Aqua and white cotton voile sundress.

Vintage Mail-Order pattern, postmarked 1957

Side zipper fastening, two oversized patch pockets.

A few things...

A few notes this evening!

You may have noticed that we have two new sponsors for the Historical Costume Inspiration Festival!
Both are lovely Etsy shops - Oh Kirby and My Lavalierie. Do drop over and visit. Both will be sponsoring giveaways during the festival week! (which items from their shop shall remain a secret until then....:^)
If you would like to sponsor the festival, or know someone who would, do let me know! :^)

Oh Kirby

My Lavalierie

Also my dear friend over at Country Musings is hosting a giveaway! Hop over and see all the lovely things!

Giveaway - Design Your Own Regency Dress

This Giveaway is Closed.

Time for a giveaway! This is for your very own copy of my historical fashion design kit "Design Your own Regency Dress" . Learn how to draw your very own Jane Austen era wardrobe! Also great for seamstresses who want to put their designs on paper!

To read more about the kit, click here.

The giveaway will end August 30th.

To Enter you must do at least one of the items listed below:

1. Comment on this post. (If you don't have a blog, please leave a method of contacting you) (1 entry)

2. Follow my blog (or if you already follow) and leave a comment. (1 entry)

3. Post a blurb about Design Your Own and the giveaway on your blog, twitter, or facebook. (1 entry/each)

4. Heart my Etsy shop, or the Dress Designer listing. Leave a comment. (1 entry)

5. Place the button given below on your blog sidebar, linked to this post. (1 entry)

Be sure to leave a separate comment for each item! :^)

If you don't want to enter for yourself, then enter as a surprise gift for a daughter, friend or sibling!