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Kari's Regency Ballgowns

Hi Jennie, Last year my self and my family went to a Regency dance. I made all 3 dresses and open robes. I used the Elegant Lady’s Closet and the original Regency Gown pattern for my daughter’s dress. I used the Elegant Lady’s Closet to make the open robes with modifications. The dance was held 

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Natalie's Toddler Regency Dresses

I made two Regency dresses for my daughters to wear for my sister-in-law's wedding. They are 11 months, and 2 years old. Sizes one and 1 and 2 fit perfectly, though they are both on the small side. I used a 100% cotton from Wal-Mart. I made both dresses with the "drawstring" look. I really like how easy they were to put together and to get on and off. I also think the gathering across the bodice made the cotton a little dressier for a wedding.

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Thank you!

Thank you so much for all the Kanga, dress, and necklace orders! We've now finished for this month, but I hope to send a new batch of Kangas home in the summer.

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Katie's Regency Day Dresses

I love the flow and romantic idea behind the Regency. I'm also interested in the Social History of the time. I've been doing my homework and I really wanted to make some dresses for church or reenactment

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Erin's Regency Gowns

I made these two dresses from your Regency pattern. It was really a lot of fun to make them and I didn't have any problems at all.The dark red dress I based off a dress Dolley Madison wore. It was my first time

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Aussie Jane Austen

I discovered the existence of a Jane Austen Festival in Canberra, Australia, in 2008. After attending the first festival and having a ball--but having to borrow dresses--I decided to give it a crack, despite no sewing experience

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Sisters' Regency Gowns

Hello! Here are some pictures of me (in white) and my sister (in blue) in our regency dresses I made from your wonderful pattern. I love to work with your pattern, it is so easy to use and the results are magnificent

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Robin's Regency Ensemble

I studied abroad in the UK about two years ago, and recently went back for a visit. As soon as I found out that I would be able to visit Bath and surroundings, I knew I had to create a Regency dress.

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Marlene's 1910s Tea Gowns

Here are two of my latest creations--gowns created from Mrs. Chancey's lovely pattern! Being as I've been in an 'Edwardian Fashion Craze' for the last couple of months, I decided to buy the pattern and make the dress for a yearly dance we have at my parish.

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Nikki's Theatrical Costumes

Hi Jennie,I just wanted to write to you to show you the dresses that came out of our costuming operation for the last show we worked on. My co-costumer Alyssa J. made both a dress from the Elegant

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