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]

Have you tried the La Mode Bagatelle ones? I think that they give a much prettier line than some of the others. And they also have a crossover bodice which I think is really really pretty.

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

I've always wanted to see that pattern! But I've heard the smallest sizes are screwy, so I haven't been willing to shell out the dough.

[my-stitching.livejournal.com]

I love it. I found it a while back but didn't use it until earlier this year. It's great! But I heard that it is now out of print. Not sure if that is true or not.

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

Good to hear it worked for you! I'll keep an eye out for it.

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

The smallest sizes are absolutely huge. I think I had to cut it practically in half. I wasn't on LJ when I used it, but according to my review at GBACG, they use retail sizes, so it starts at a retail size 6. I'm a retail 0. That was frustrating, to say the least. Especially for such an expensive pattern.

They didn't publish the measurements on their site. I no longer have the pattern, so can't share the measurements. I only remember being very depressed when getting it!

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

That's what I've heard. I'm a size 2-4 usually, so it's probably a no go. Sadness.