Posts Tagged ‘Dresses’

Katie’s Regency Dresses

By Jennie Chancey

Katie’s Regency Dresses

Here are the dresses my sister and I made with the Simplicity version of Mrs. Chancey’s pattern, plus little twists of our own! ~ Katie Adorable! I absolutely love these charming dresses. Wonderfully creative!

Nicole’s Regency Dress

By Jennie Chancey

Nicole’s Regency Dress

I have a show-and-tell photo for you. I made the Regency dress, and it is my first successful sewing project, thanks to your very simple instructions. Thanks for making such a great pattern. ~ Nicole F. Good job, Nicole!

Mary’s Heirloom Regency Dress

By Jennie Chancey

Mary’s Heirloom Regency Dress

Hello Jennie – I have just finished a dress for my daughter from your Girls’ Regency Dress pattern. It turned out so beautifully. My daughter is five and I let her pick out the fabric. At first I thought the heirloom cotton was too plain, but as I put the puffed sleeves in and saw [...]

Lily’s Regency Ensemble

By Jennie Chancey

Lily’s Regency Ensemble

I thought you might be interested to see Lily’s cross-over dress she made this fall. ~ Karen This young lady looks every inch the Regency girl–to the print of the fabric and the bonnet! Wonderful outfit!

Krista’s 1912 Kimono Dress

By Jennie Chancey

Krista’s 1912 Kimono Dress

I finished the last couple of details on the Kimono dress today and had my daughter try it on. When she did, we were delighted to see that the final touches were indeed complete. She put a necklace on, and we went outside to snap a few pictures. She’s really pleased with it, and so [...]

Embroidered Silk Regency Gown

By Jennie Chancey

Embroidered Silk Regency Gown

As a beginning sewer I was a little intimidated about making a dress all by myself, but was thrilled with the idea of creating something that I could wear. My friend and I had been toying with the idea of making dresses for ourselves, and our Confirmation day seemed the perfect time to display our [...]

Angella’s Regency Gown with Petticoat

By Jennie Chancey

Angella’s Regency Gown with Petticoat

Thank you so much for your wonderful pattern and the great instructions. I used the bodiced petticoat instructions, and it turned out wonderfully, as did the dress. I can’t wait to make more! Thank you again, so much. It was wonderful to use your pattern and I’m so proud of the result. I am so [...]

Elizabeth’s Embroidered Regency Gown

By Jennie Chancey

Elizabeth’s Embroidered Regency Gown

I’m from Sydney, Australia. I did textiles in year 12 (2005). For my year 12 major work I did a Regency gown and I bought your pattern. ~ Elizabeth H-C. Look at all the exquisite embroidery on this gown! Elizabeth did a beautiful job. Bravo!