Posts Tagged ‘Dresses’

Girls’ Regency Dresses

By Jennie Chancey

Girls’ Regency Dresses

I just wanted to tell you how much I LOVE the Girls’ Regency Dress pattern! As you probably know, I made Regency gowns for all of the ‘girls’ in my family to wear to my senior recital, and they all turned out smashingly!! Thanks, again, for all of your work to encourage and promote sewing [...]

Rebekka’s Regency Wedding Gown

By Jennie Chancey

Rebekka’s Regency Wedding Gown

This bride’s mother worked with her to create her wedding gown. Here are some pictures of the (modified) Regency dress I like what my mom did to the back, because I don’t much like the “balloon” style the dress has with some types of fabric. And of course: no sleeves, which was a blessing when [...]

Olivia and Her Dolly in Regency Dresses

By Jennie Chancey

Olivia and Her Dolly in Regency Dresses

(Click for larger images.) Here is Miss Olivia with her dolly in matching Regency dresses! Writes Carol, “I thought I would send you a picture of Kirsten and Olivia together in their almost look a like dresses. Kirsten’s got the ribbon, Olivia’s didn’t! ~ Carol K.”

Romantic Era Nursing Dresses

By Jennie Chancey

Romantic Era Nursing Dresses

Here are photos of the finished Romantic nursing dress. Thanks so much for your help in shortening the bodice! I ended up using the 1914 cap sleeve for a more “modern” look. My friend loves this dress and says it is very comfortable. This pattern is so versatile–she can wear it throughout pregnancy and nursing. [...]

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 [...]