Regency frock

[madamemodiste]

So I've decided to finally tackle a Regency dress. I have that white on white striped voile left over from the Chemise a la Reine as well as a few patterns on hand. I have the Sense and Sensibility Elegant Lady's Closet and the Simplicity version of her Regency Gown pattern. I can't decide if I want a flatter, less gathered bodice like in the Simplicity evening version or if I want the gathered drawstring version. I'm doing elbow length sleeves. What do you think? I feel the non-gathered version will make me look less frumpy. As a girl of average height with curves, I have to consider such things.

I then plan to make an open robe of my black and red striped taffeta

Comments

[my-stitching.livejournal.com]

I personally don't like the drawstring ones. To me they look more "pregnant." If you pull the fullness of the bodice front into a fan in the middle or two smaller fans over the boob, it is VERY flattering. Or you could do it all flat as you are doing an overgown. For the skirt, I would highly recommend an angled skirt rather than just flat square panels. Then don't do any pleating gathering until you get to the side back. That is very flattering too.

For an undergarment, I would highly recommend not doing a corset. A bodiced petticoat is an easy undergarment and basically just provides a "shelf" for the girls. It puts them in the proper position for the right look and it is super comfortable.

Please let me know if you want some tips on putting something together. :) I think I have construction photos for my bodiced petticoat to show you how it goes together.

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! I made a bodiced petticoat a few years ago. May not be perfect, but it'll do. I also made the S&S half stays, so I have that, too.

I'll go poke around your blog!!