I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful patterns. My daughter & I have been enjoying them so much! The past few weeks, I have been working on sewing my gown for the Marine Corps Ball that my beloved & I were to attend. I chose the Regency Gown pattern with modifications. I used the Regency sleeve and skirt with a square neck bodice. I widened the bodice for gathering, gathered it, & attached it to a waistband then added a ribbon and a rose. In addition to the gown, I opted to make a long Regency jacket [pelisse]. This was my first time making this & it was quite a challenge (since I didn’t have time to practice on it). I was glad that it turned out as well as it did (& that I had gotten extra material for mess ups).

Thank you so much!

~ Christina K

Isn’t this fun? The ballgown perfectly complements the dashing Marine uniform, down to the red sash to match his red stripes. Simply beautiful! And I love the long pelisse. Fantastic work, Christine!