February 2009 archive

Tanya’s Regency Dress and Spencer Jacket

By Jennie Chancey

Tanya’s Regency Dress and Spencer Jacket

Dear Jennie, Please find the attached photos. I hope you find them of interest. As you can see, we are using the dress as ‘daily’ clothes. Homeschool Heaven was most helpful and of great benefit for people living on this side of the world. Kind regards, Tanya from Australia Absolutely beautiful, Tanya!

Regency Ballgown

By Jennie Chancey

Regency Ballgown

(Click for larger images.) Many thanks for the pattern. My wife has made the dress for my daughter, who is attending a commemorative Ball on honour of Lord Nelson (1805), period dances and music. I attach a picture of the dress – magnificant! The material is ‘Sari’ material from an Indian supplier. Many thanks, Roderick [...]

Romantic Era Dress

By Jennie Chancey

Romantic Era Dress

The dress is FINISHED!!! This dress was for my mom using the Sense and Sensibility Romantic Era pattern. The neckline was made using a neckline that was a cross between the jumper and the wide bateau necklines, with inset lace. The bodice is lined with cotton muslin and is gathered along the waistline. There is [...]

Catherine’s Regency Day Gown

By Jennie Chancey

Catherine’s Regency Day Gown

Hello! I can’t wait to get the Romantic Dress pattern! I send you today pictures of a dress I made from your Regency Dress pattern. I wanted to send them to you ages ago… It is now done. I wear it with the antique petticoat I already told you about. I hope you like the [...]

Olivia’s Regency PJs

By Jennie Chancey

Olivia’s Regency PJs

There has been talk on the board a couple of times about Regency night gowns and other patterns. So, I thought I had to show some of these ladies that they didn’t need to purchase another pattern, if they already had your pattern. Here is a picture of my Miss Olivia sporting her new PJs! [...]

Chloe’s Regency Gown

By Jennie Chancey

Chloe’s Regency Gown

I’ve finally gotten around to uploading photos of my cousin’s dress! She adores her dress and has gotten so many compliments! I had a lot of fun making it for her. I’m planning to buy your Romantic Era Dress pattern next, as I’m currently in love with Molly’s gowns in “Wives and Daughters”. Thank you [...]

Calli’s Regency Dress

By Jennie Chancey

Calli’s Regency Dress

I am almost finished with the dress I made for my daughter, Calli. I am still looking for buttons, and then it will be done. Here is a picture of the dress. I made it with some fabric she picked out, so it is a little more modern. I love the dress on her, and [...]

Melody’s Regency Gown

By Jennie Chancey

Melody’s Regency Gown

My sister and I purchased a copy of your Regency Gown pattern a while back. I sewed a dressed from the pattern for a tea that we put on in February. Thank you for a wonderful site and great patterns! In Him, Melody Y. This is a simply wonderful Regency ensemble, complete with bodiced petticoat [...]