Regency House Party and sewing update

[madamemodiste]

So last night, quite by accident, I discovered that a local PBS channel has been running Regency House Party on Thursday nights! I missed last week, but I saw most of last night's. I haven't seen it in quite a while as I have no idea where my VHS copy is that I recorded when it originally aired several years ago. Now I'm on a Regency kick and want to make a new gown, but I can't!

In other news, the pocket I attempted to make last week was a failure, so I had to re-cut a new jacket peplum. Yesterday I made the pocket flaps with contrasting piping. If I can't have a pocket, I can still have pocket flaps!

Comments

[vanityfairy.livejournal.com]

Are pipings period? I loved your pocket flaps, just so you know I'm not dissing you, I'm just wondering =)

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

I have no idea! I'm copying the yellow travel gown from Dangerous Liaisons, and it appears the gown is piped. It accentuates the details that would otherwise get lost, like the pocket flap. Sorry I can't help regarding the accuracy. I'm still green with the 18th century. Glad you like it!

[vanityfairy.livejournal.com]

Yah, I loved how your pocket flaps really popped out! I think I might steal that idea for my riding jacket. (which I really should start as my living in denial and still wearing a summerjacket is getting very cold...)