Making of the quintessential little white muslin Regency dress. Plus chatting about body image and historical costuming.
The Valentine’s Day Party was hosted by Laura of Decore to Adore (http://decortoadore.net/). Check out her posts on the party here: https://decortoadore.net/2020/02/page/2
Photos of my dress were also taken by Laura. Thanks Laura!
*** SUPPLIES ***
Pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/681034409/empire-regency-dress-with-sleeveless?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1
White stripe fabric: https://www.fabric.com/buy/0452921/leno-cotton-stripe-gauze-white
*** IMAGE CREDITS ***
Regency Fashion Plates:
All from the Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs (www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/francais/bibliotheque/)
White Muslin Dresses:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/481955597610337541/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/51592109@N08/4841505303/in/album-72157624611694164/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/51592109@N08/4882843083/in/album-72157624704755764/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/51592109@N08/4838041057/in/album-72157624603640790/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/51592109@N08/4837777297/in/album-72157624603640790/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/51592109@N08/4838324233/in/album-72157624479321689/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/51592109@N08/4838933122/in/album-72157624479321689/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/51592109@N08/4837839798/in/album-72157624476903873/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/51592109@N08/4837419351/in/album-72157624477496471/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/51592109@N08/4843421327/in/album-72157624616333004/
My 2nd failed attempt at a white muslin dress (but a successful velvet spencer!): https://dixiediy.com/2018/11/regency-spencer-laughing-moon-129.html
1816 Fashion plate: https://www.flickr.com/photos/51592109@N08/6303538259/in/album-72157627906435963/
1920s:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/546146881/vintage-sewing-pattern-1920s-20s-dress
http://girlflapper.blogspot.com/2009/03/pictorial-review-july-1925-summer_28.html
1830s:
https://shewhoworshipscarlin.tumblr.com/post/138991190705/walking-dress-fashion-plate-1840
https://sandtique-rare-printsandmaps.com/products/ladys-cabinet-fashion-plate-carriage-dress-white-hand-colored-engraving-1840
*** CONNECT ***
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