I got an email last week from someone who had run across my site while searching Pinterest for “Titanic” costumes. She stumbled upon my 1998 “‘Titanic’ Project” and clicked through, excited to see the photo diary. Alas, all but one of the photos were missing. Instead of clicking away, she took the time to email me and ask what had happened to that blog post.

I made my wedding dress a few years before my wedding for a baptismal dress. I used white linen and dreamed of someday wearing it for a wedding as well.

Mercy A. enrolled in my Regency Gown class in 2022 and has just gone to town with making one gown after another—then altering the pattern to create overdresses and more. I am so proud of her work, which she shares here!

Teresa shared these photos of the dresses she made from my Regency and Romantic era patterns for various events in 2021. Doesn’t everyone look splendid? What fun!

Some customers go waaaaay back in my life to the very earliest days of my pattern-making career. Rebecca is one of them. I’ve known her since I was pregnant with my second child, when she was launching Baker Lane, and we have managed to stay in touch across the years. So it is always a treat when I see an email from her in my in-box.

I love it when long-time customers send me links to what they’ve been up to, and this one totally takes the cake. Laura and her friend, Michele, decided to recreate looks from the new “Emma” film, and WOW!! The historical eye candy is real, folks!

This very talented seamstress just reached out to share what she had made with my patterns, and I was bowled over! I always cheer hardest for beginners, but I hardly think she fits that category any longer. BRAVA, Adina! This is simply spectacular work!

Jessica made this beautiful sleeveless Spencer and added the peplum with covered buttons. It's so perfect I asked if she'd share her how-to for this modification, and she did. If you have questions for her about how to make one for yourself, you can drop her a line (her email is at the end of this post).

Just returned from the Jane Austen Festival in Bath, England... and I received so many compliments on my dresses and Spencer. I referred everyone to Sensibility.com!

I got my sister and myself tickets to an upcoming Regency ball. And I hadn't a clue what I was going to wear. Anything that I would choose would have to be altered (losing 30 lbs. will make your entire wardrobe not fit anymore). Now would be an excellent time to see if there was any hope for that light green damask crossover dress.

I was to attend a wedding with Regency period as a theme. It was wonderful with dances and all and finally I took the time to make a dress and a jacket for the period. This will come in handy as I also attend roleplaying games from time to time and Regency dance.

This is the Girls' 1958 Party Dress. I love your patterns they are so easy to use. My little girl turned 5 and wanted a new party dress, so this was the perfect dress for a party!

This was my first entirely hand-sewn historical garment. I used the Regency chemise pattern. I also used the e-pattern and printed it out, taped the paper pieces together and used the pattern from there!

Simply adore your patterns! I am a Tasmanian visual artist who has a mad obsession for all things Convict (1800's) - which is my excuse for making, frocking up in, and taking constitutionals in your wonderfully drafted patterns.

My 12-year-old student made your lovely shirtdress and won Best of Show among other 1st placements in our county fair. Thought you might want to share the joy. I am so proud of her!!! She loved your pattern. Her inspiration was Lucy Ricardo from "I Love Lucy." ~ Adriana W.

My youngest was wanting a new apron for Christmas. She helps me bake for the farmers market in the summer. This pattern was perfect! She picked the fabric (a little house on the prairie print by Andover). It turned out so cute. I bound the edges on the outside of the skirt for extra detail (this was a yellow/gold print from my stash). Can't wait for her to open it on Christmas.

Check out these wonderful Regency ensembles Katarina made after 25 years away from sewing! Imagine mother-daughter outfits to wear to a castle!

My 10 year old daughter requested a long-sleeved flannel nightgown, so the search began! I was aghast at the cost of a ready-made flannel gown, so I started the search for an appropriate pattern.I am NOT a highly experienced sewer, but I was willing to give this a try! After communicating with Jennie (who provided incredibly kind encouragement), I felt confident I could complete this project utilizing the Girls' Regency Gown Pattern.All I can say is "WOW!" The process of printing, piecing & cutting this pattern was so incredibly easy. The dress came together like a dream.

It all started when I was perusing ModCloth and saw a beautiful plaid circle skirt. I needed it. The problem was, it was $64. Yikes. But no fear! I can sew(ish)!

Customer Sharon E. wanted to make a "Caroline" dress for her daughter for Easter to match her doll from American Girl....