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Friday, August 1, 2008 - Regency Gown

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Here is my new Regency era dress. I used the pattern from http://www.sensibility.com . I had to tweak it a bit for me and I think I will still a bit more for the next one. I added an inch length in the bodice and an inch around the neckline. With the next one I'm going to only add a 1/2" to the neckline at the shoulders and then an inch just in the front and try to get a more squared look. I'm also going to add an inch to the under arm of the bodice. I wore this dress all day yesterday and it was a little binding in the sleeves. I'm also making the next one out of denim so I decided to make the next size bigger to give more room for comfort. I can always take it in a little if I need to. The fabric in this one is a lovely embroideried chambray. I had to start at the bottom of skirt for the seam so the bottom would be even since I wasn't putting in any hem with this lovely border. I am really thrilled with this pattern and proud of the way the dress turned out. Now the 16yo (she took the pictures for me) is working on a Titanic era tea dress... We'll post pictures of that one as well. Let me know what you all think!

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Friday, August 1, 2008 - lovely!

Posted by blessedmomof10

What a beautiful dress! You did a lovely job ~ you are certainly gifted in sewing! Sewing is one thing I have yet to master and one day I hope to be able to sew lovely things for my girls and I!

Blessings~~
gloria

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Friday, August 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by stitchnchick

I think I'm jealous! Wait...that's a sin, so I'll just be really happy for you. :-)
The dress is absolutely lovely.You did a wonderful job on it. I've always wanted a Regency dress...maybe someday, I'll get brave and try. Thanks for sharing!

Amy

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Posted by GypsyFarmGirl

Its beautiful you did a lovely job on the fabric and the sewing.

Jeannie

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Friday, August 1, 2008 - Beautiful!

Posted by Jennie Chancey

What a beautiful dress, Dawnita! You did a wonderful job. Thank so much for sharing your blog post and for the kind words--so glad you enjoyed the pattern! I tried to reply to your email, but your server rejected my note, so it probably thought it was spam. Whoops!

Warmly,
Jennie

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Friday, August 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by gabbie427

Oh this is a lovely dress, and you did such a wonderful job on it. Thanks for showing it to us, and I can't wait to see your daughter's dress she is working on.

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - Anoter Job Well Done

Posted by Anonymous

So glad that you have found your time to sew again, you are really good at it and such a leson for the girls.
Thought " it does not hurt boys to learn some sewing, simple aprons and patching, will give a greater appreciation of their spouses when they marry, or self-sufficiency if they remain single for awhile." (and yes I still use the dictionary)

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Welcome! Grab a cup and kick off your shoes. I'm a homeschooling mommy to six precious young'ns. Four girls and two boys models '91-'06. I love all kinds of crafts, especially sewing and scrapbooking. I am also learning to knit and crochet. We live in a hundred year old fixer upper farm house on 50 acres in the boonies. We have goats, horses, cows, dogs, cats, chickens, peacocks and a pigeon. My hubby is a self-employed oil field electrician who likes computers. Everyday is an adventure around here!