Shawna's Regency Wedding
Shawna used my Regency Gown pattern for her wedding gown and the bridesmaids. She writes, I just wanted to take a minute and thank you for your wonderful pattern. I own a lovely 1900 Victorian home, and we were going to be married in a church that was built in 1885, so, of course, we
Kate's Regency Fairy Dress
Kate made this fantastic fairy costume and writes, I’ve always loved looking at the ‘Show and Tell’ section of your website, so I thought I might share these pictures of my somewhat unusual (and non-historical) use of your Regency gown pattern! I was recently invited to a hen night (I think the US equivalent is
Emma's Lizzie Bennet Dress
My daughter Lauren, a third generation Pride & Prejudice addict, just had to have an Elizabeth Bennett inspired dress for her senior prom. Your regency pattern fit the bill exactly. After making a mock-up in cheap fabric in only a day, I felt confident that I could handle the dress in silk with a shear
Carol's 1914 Dress & Regency Dress
Carol created these lovely outfits from my 1914 Afternoon Dress pattern (navy) and my Regency Gown pattern (white). She used the instructions from the 1914 pattern to create the secret nursing access on the Regency gown, which worked splendidly!
Rachel's Regency Gown
I’d just like to share a picture of my just completed regency dress–well, almost completed! It still needs hemming. :o) I’m hoping to do that soon so I can wear it to a church meeting tomorrow night. And the chemisette is made based on your instructions as well. Thanks for a lovely pattern! Thank you
Anna's Regency Gowns
Anna has been making beautiful Regency gowns from my pattern and selling them on eBay! Here are two she recently sold, a beautiful white dress with gathers across the front of the bodice and a lovely blue print dress. Writes Anna, I wanted to send you a few pictures of the regency gown I just
Regency Ballgown
Lucy created her enchanting ballgown for a costume ball. She writes, I thought you might like to see the Regency dress I made from the pattern I purchased from you a few months ago. I am fairly new to sewing and this was my first attempt using your pattern. I found your pattern suitable for
Regency Birthday Gowns
These lovely young ladies used my pattern to create their Regency gowns for a birthday celebration. What a fun time! Don’t you wish you could have been there?
Carmen's "Beatrix" Suit & Tea Gown
Carmen created a suit from my “Beatrix” patterns and a 1910s Tea Gown for her vintage dancing group. She writes, I just love these patterns. I recommended this pattern [1910s Tea Gown] to a beginner friend of mine, and she also fell in love with how easily the dress went together. I highly recommend these
Emily's Regency Ballgown
I ordered your pattern two children ago, and at last finished it in a medium weight polished cotton/linen blend for our local Playford ball last Saturday. Trim was inspired by the Dashwood girls’ ballgowns in ‘Sense and Sensibility.’ Although there were a number of ladies attending in panniers, I was grateful for the comfort level
Amie's Regency Wedding
Isn’t this a heavenly looking wedding? The ladies are positively ethereal in their Regency gowns! Writes Amie, Hi! I was browsing your site again recently and was suddenly inspired to send you some photos for your show and tell page. I was married in May 2001 and had a Regency-themed wedding. I used your
Amelia's Regency Pelisse
Amelia made her wonderful pelisse (coat) from my Spencer/Pelisse pattern and writes, I thought that you might be interested in seeing my completed Regency pelisse (since you helped me so very kindly when I had questions!;-)). Thanks so much! Have a great day! ~Amelia H. I love it, Amelia! Well done!
Regency Dress and Edwardian Apron
Tiffani created a wonderful everyday Regency dress and an Edwardian apron from my patterns. She writes, I was so thrilled to find your site. I actually ran across BakerLane first and decided that I’d tackle the sewing myself. Well, here’s the fruit of my labor. I’ve always been a “jeans and tennis shoe” girl, but
Sarah's 1914 Afternoon Dress
Sarah made this lovely version of the 1914 Afternoon Dress and writes, This is a picture my brother took the other day of the first afternoon dress I made. I made the dress just below knee-length with the underdress ankle-length. I was able to use up some shorter lengths of scraps this way, as well
Regency Maternity Dress
Lisa helped her sister create this drop-front version of the Regency Gown from my pattern and writes, I completely fell in love with your drop-front adaptation, and I have two dresses all most finished for myself. The fun one is one I helped my sister draft out, and she sewed it to wear to
Regency Ballgowns
This group of students from California put on their own costumed “Pride and Prejudice” ball. Be sure to visit their online yearbook to see more photos! Most of the gals used my pattern to make their own gowns!
Andrea's Regency Wedding Gown with Pelisse
Andrea used my Spencer/Pelisse pattern to create the stunning trained overdress you see here. She writes, Happy New Year to you from Andrea E.! My wedding dress was beautiful, thanks to your Empire-period pelisse pattern which you kindly shipped to me early. With best wishes for the new year, Andrea E. Simply elegant!
Sisters' 1914 Afternoon Dresses
Sisters Tiffany and Shannon created these beautiful dresses from my Regency Gown and 1914 Afternoon Dress patterns. Shannon also used the Spencer/Pelisse pattern to create her lovely peach pelisse! The pictures on the beach just make the dresses look all the more Romantic!
Lindsey's Regency Wedding Gown
I ordered a pattern from you back in November or so. Here is the final product! Thanks so much. My mom made the dress out of Indian silk that was embroidered–very beautiful–and satin underneath. Couldn’t have done it without you! ~ Lindsey R. Beautiful!
Mary Alice's Regency Ballgown
This one took my breath away when I opened the e-mail. Wow! Writes Mary Alice, Thank you for the wonderful Regency Gown Pattern. I cut out my fabric on a Tuesday night and was wearing the finished gown on Friday night. I made the gown for a Regency dance at Lunacon. I had no problems