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Congrats to the Winner!

Congrats to c.barbarino, winner of the Jane Austen craft book giveaway! (The drawing verification is available at Random.org.) Thanks to all who participated in the scavenger hunt. It was a lot of fun, and this was just a warm-up! I’ve got another giveaway coming down the pipe tomorrow, then still more to follow. Stay tuned!

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Olivia's Regency Nightgowns

Olivia needed some new nightgowns. The only nightgowns I have made for Olivia since she was a toddler has been using the Girls' Regency Dress Pattern. Now at 8 years old, she needs some new ones. In the

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Naomi's Edwardian Aprons

Thank you so much for providing this lovely apron pattern. One day while watching The Masterpiece Theatre's utterly perfect rendition of "Pollyanna," I promised myself I would one day find an Edwardian apron pattern similar Nancy's (the maid).

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Girls’ 1780s Portrait Dress Pattern

I have long loved the beautiful, pastoral portraits of the late Georgian Era. Family groupings set in fields and beneath trees painted by artists like Thomas Gainsborough marked a departure from the stiffer, more formal portraits of a generation before. Children in these paintings gradually made an amazing transition from miniature adults to playful, happy youngsters in relaxed poses. Some of my favorite paintings are by George Romney and Élisabeth-Louise Vigée-Le Brun. Inspired by these lovely, classic portraits, I decided to create this pattern for my own girls, who adore the full skirts and wide sashes of the time.

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A Pinafore Dress for Mirial

Hello All!That's not me...that's my model...okay, she's my sister, Mirial. Isn't she cute as a button?! She was so chipper while I did up her hair and made her pose outside, toting her around all over our yard.

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Jana's Sprigged Lawn Regency Gown

I made this for funsies. It is off-white sprigged lawn I got on major sale. Yummy. It is actually a re-do. The first time, I made the top 4 sizes too big in the other top option. Rats! >:( I did terrible things to try to make it work, before

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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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A Peek from Friday’s Photography Session!

We took pictures Friday of gowns made from two new patterns. The Girls’ 1780s Portrait Dress pattern will be ready to ship soon — we are waiting on the final cover art, which will be ready in a matter of days if all goes well. Once everything is at the printer, we will go ahead

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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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Jessica's Lace Regency Gown

I made this Regency gown for myself using the Simplicity version a few months ago for a Larp event. I am an experienced seamstress, but this was my first Regency era gown, and I loved the lace overlay variant of the pattern.

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