Posts Tagged ‘empire’

Heidi’s Regency Crossover Gown

By Jennie Chancey

Heidi’s Regency Crossover Gown

This is a Regency dress that I just finished. I used the Sense and Sensibility pattern as a base, and created a crossover bodice. The fabric is a lavender silk chiffon over a white silk habotai. On the back seams I did a some beading. It really makes the back more interesting. This is my [...]

Kate’s Marianne Dashwood Gown

By Jennie Chancey

Kate’s Marianne Dashwood Gown

I ordered your Regency Gown pattern some months back to make myself a Marianne Dashwood costume for Halloween. (Big Jane Austen fan here!) I really love the pattern and was extremely satisfied with my results! The only major alteration I made when using the pattern was to drop the neckline lower. I added some adornments, [...]

Girls’ Regency Ensembles

By Jennie Chancey

Girls’ Regency Ensembles

I am sending pictures of a few of the dresses I have made for my girls using your pattern. I have also made oodles of pantaloons and have even used that pattern to make jammy pants for my son. We all have had such fun with our dresses and have worn one of them almost [...]

Sisters’ Regency Gowns

By Jennie Chancey

Sisters’ Regency Gowns

Here are some photos of my two sisters and myself in our Regency gowns. We can’t wait to start working on our next ones! ~ Leila These sisters are so darling! I love their hairstyles and demure expressions!

Regency Ballgown

By Jennie Chancey

Regency Ballgown

Hi there! I purchased your Regency Gown pattern in late 2005. This year my daughter went to the Austen Evening in a beautiful gown I made from your pattern. We are very very happy with the result and will direct others to your site. ~ Regina M. This is a sweet, charming ballgown. Doesn’t her [...]

Bonnie’s Regency Day Gown & Chemisette

By Jennie Chancey

Bonnie’s Regency Day Gown & Chemisette

Hello! It’s been a looong time coming, but I’d like to comment on my first Regency gown ever, made from your pattern, in a turkey red paisley. I had made the gown and worn it for our Regency afternoon gathering last October, but since I am such a procrastinator, I didn’t have enough time to [...]

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!