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Nancy's Painted Silk Regency Gown

My daughter got on a designing tangent, and drew designs for costumes and room settings for a number of fantasy parties (fantasy, as in, one can only fantasize about being able to afford one!). When she showed me the drawings, I pointed at 'Autumn' (shown above). And said 'You know, we could make that with the Sensibility Regency pattern, and just leave off the sleeves.' And so we did...

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Olivia's Regency Swim Dress

Here is another fabulous idea from Carol K. She used the Regency Dress and Pantaloons patterns to make her daughter a swimming dress! I decided what to make with the girl’s pattern for regency dress and bloomers. So here is a swim dress from the regency dress pattern and bloomer pattern. I took your bloomer

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Girls' Regency Dresses

I just wanted to tell you how much I LOVE the Girls’ Regency Dress pattern! As you probably know, I made Regency gowns for all of the ‘girls’ in my family to wear to my senior recital, and they all turned out smashingly!! Thanks, again, for all of your work to encourage and promote sewing

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Carol's "Beatrix" Skirt

Here are a couple pictures of the skirt I made using your Beatrix skirt pattern, inspired by Cattle Kate skirts! All I did was to take the back skirt piece and put it on the fold, backed away from the fold by about 2″. Then I made a placket in the back that is hidden

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Rebekka's Regency Wedding Gown

This bride’s mother worked with her to create her wedding gown. Here are some pictures of the (modified) Regency dress  I like what my mom did to the back, because I don’t much like the “balloon” style the dress has with some types of fabric. And of course: no sleeves, which was a blessing

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Olivia and Her Dolly in Regency Dresses

Here is Miss Olivia with her dolly in matching Regency dresses! Writes Carol, I thought I would send you a picture of Kirsten and Olivia together in their almost look a like dresses. Kirsten’s got the ribbon, Olivia’s didn’t!  ~ Carol K

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Romantic Era Nursing Dresses

Here are photos of the finished Romantic nursing dress. Thanks so much for your help in shortening the bodice! I ended up using the 1914 cap sleeve for a more “modern” look. My friend loves this dress and says it is very comfortable. This pattern is so versatile–she can wear it throughout pregnancy and nursing.

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Tanya's Regency Dress and Spencer Jacket

Dear Jennie, Please find the attached photos. I hope you find them of interest. As you can see, we are using the dress as ‘daily’ clothes. Homeschool Heaven was most helpful and of great benefit for people living on this side of the world. Kind regards, Tanya from Australia Absolutely beautiful, Tanya! Great use of

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Girls' Regency Easter Dresses

A friend of mine said I should send you this photo of my girls in their Easter dresses I made using your Regency pattern. They turned out very nice and the girls were thrilled! Take care, Alexis B. Cute, cute, cute!

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Regency Ballgown

(Click for larger images.) Many thanks for the pattern. My wife has made the dress for my daughter, who is attending a commemorative Ball on honour of Lord Nelson (1805), period dances and music. I attach a picture of the dress – magnificant! The material is ‘Sari’ material from an Indian supplier. Many thanks, Roderick 

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Romantic Era Dress

The dress is FINISHED!!! This dress was for my mom using the Sense and Sensibility Romantic Era pattern. The neckline was made using a neckline that was a cross between the jumper and the wide bateau necklines, with inset lace. The bodice is lined with cotton muslin and is gathered along the waistline. There is 

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Catherine's Regency Day Gown

 Hello! I can’t wait to get the Romantic Dress pattern! I send you today pictures of a dress I made from your Regency Dress pattern. I wanted to send them to you ages ago… It is now done. I wear it with the antique petticoat I already told you about. I hope you like 

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Olivia's Regency PJs

There has been talk on the board a couple of times about Regency night gowns and other patterns. So, I thought I had to show some of these ladies that they didn’t need to purchase another pattern, if they already had your pattern. Here is a picture of my Miss Olivia sporting her new PJs!

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Chloe's Regency Gown

I’ve finally gotten around to uploading photos of my cousin’s dress! She adores her dress and has gotten so many compliments! I had a lot of fun making it for her. I’m planning to buy your Romantic Era Dress pattern next, as I’m currently in love with Molly’s gowns in “Wives and Daughters”. Thank you

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Calli's Regency Dress

I am almost finished with the dress I made for my daughter, Calli. I am still looking for buttons, and then it will be done. Here is a picture of the dress. I made it with some fabric she picked out, so it is a little more modern. I love the dress on her, and

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Melody's Regency Gown

My sister and I purchased a copy of your Regency Gown pattern a while back. I sewed a dressed from the pattern for a tea that we put on in February. Thank you for a wonderful site and great patterns! In Him, Melody Y. This is a simply wonderful Regency ensemble, complete with bodiced petticoat

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1910s Wedding Gown

  I made this Edwardian wedding gown for my sister, using your Tea Gown pattern. I added a train using your Regency train instructions and did not add a sheer overlay. We are really happy with how it turned out! This is a wonderful pattern. Very easy to modify and make your own. I have

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