Second Regency Dress - Fabric

I found some potential fabric choices for a second regency dress. One problem is that several are white and see-through so we'll see. I already have a blue dress, so I'd rather not choose a pattern with blue in it. It might not be bad to wait and see what other fabrics pop up in the next few weeks.

(images from reproduction fabrics.com)

 

(image borrowed from NauvooQuiltCo's etsy page - no copyright infringement intended)

Possible Costumes in the Future

I'm really indecisive about what I want to make next. Currently lined up is:

- a 1837-1899 corset (http://www.lafnmoon.com/victunder.htm)
- Victorian Undergarments
- another regency dress with long sleeves and maybe a higher neckline
- a bustle?
- a Disney Cinderella dress (bought the pattern, just need fabric). Not sure if I want to make the famous blue one or the pink one that gets ripped to shreds

Seussical - Cindy Lou Who costume

I made this costume from a Butterick poodle skirt pattern. The director asked us for costumes that were reflective of the late 1950's-early 60's. Since my character was so young, I figured the 50's were easier to manage. The skirt and suspenders are made of yellow cotton gingham with a petticoat of tulle. The shirt is a peter-pan collared shirt from Old Navy. Shoes are white keds dyed yellow.

(image borrowed from http://www.fiftiesweb.com/fashion/fashion-wg.htm - no infringement intended)

I modeled my dress after the one on the left.

Early Photo - I hadn't yet finished sewing the buttons on the back

Pre-Production Photo - Taken in full makeup before opening night. Please ignore my Who-like grin.

Me and the other Whos in beautiful yellow.

Regency Chemise

This is a Regency era (1795-1815) chemise, made from white cotton broadcloth. It was sewed completely by machine. It was made from the Sense and Sensibility Regency Undergarments Pattern.

 

The sleeves have a gusset at the armpit, practical for this time period.

The neckline closes with a ribbon drawstring and casing. I had trouble with it and it doesn't look that pretty :) I also had issues with the initial fit because it ran really big. The photos don't show it well, but I had to make the whole chemise narrower with a set of flat felled seams running down the front.

I'd love to make a better chemise eventually, but I have too much to sew!

Regency Era Pelisse

This is a Regency Era Pelisse (approx. 1800-1815), made of green wool with polyester taffeta lining. The pattern is the Sense and Sensibility's Regency Spencer and Pelisse pattern. I bought the wool on a trip to New York last summer - all 4 yards! I must have looked ridiculous carrying a massive plastic bag into Wicked later. Sadly all the photos I have are really bad. I'll have to take better ones later, when it is sunny.

Front View of the coat (closes with hooks and eyes)

Front View with Lining. The lining took forever to get right. I had to re-hem it several times because it just didn't look right!

After finishing it, I guess it looks okay. I had hoped it would fit better and hoped it wouldn't just hang. Sigh.