Regency Spencer + Fair Project

Cannot wait for the weather to cool off...  velveteen is a little warm.  Using the Sense and Sensibility Spencer/Pelisse pattern (many thanks to Caroline for letting me borrow it!) I made this spencer a few weeks ago.  The pattern was fairly easy to follow and the project was a quick one. 

  

I love the diamond in the back!  And when I went to find buttons I was so happy to discover four brown velveteen covered ones.  They were a little smaller than what I wanted but oh well, it still made me happy :)

I'm sorry for the poor quality pictures.... it was raining and we couldn't take them outside!  When I wear it later this fall (too hot now!) I promise to post something a little better.

Now I need a dress to match it well.... hmmm...

Regency Stays

The new stays......

This time I used plastic cable ties for the boning.
It worked very well!  I just put two in each channel.
No more ordering metal boning from Canada!  These turned out really well and fit me so much better than the old ones.  I had to make them two sizes smaller, but finally I have a perfect fit.  It also makes all my dresses fit better.  I finished the spencer, and will post about it soon!

Fair projects - Part I

I have felt terrible about not blogging as much as I would like.  However, I have been VERY busy.  Lots of work on projects for the fairs coming up this fall.  :)

Scrap projects, like this apron, and also more Regency paraphernalia, a spencer jacket, along with a skirt and some knitting.  I'll try to reveal those when they are complete!

another regency gown

(would have done beach pictures for the back but the sunburn really looked pretty bad!)

Again, I used S&S's Regency gown pattern. I went down a size with this dress and like it so much better than the green linen one. I also altered the sleeves and neckline. These things are so much fun to make! Please stop me from buying more fabric....oh wait I already did!

J'ai fini!

Finally!

So sorry about the house in the background....grrr.

And no, I do not have a strange growth on my side!
(Pull it down, Lil! Pull it down!)

Just happy to have it done.

Pattern - Sense and Sensibility

Fabric - linen, from Hancock Fabrics

Buttons - my grandmother's collection

Now, I am so excited about Amanda Beth's Secondhand fashion week!

Rest assured that I will be participating, along with a couple guests....
(it's almost unfair for the others though... practically all my clothes are secondhand!)

The Birthday Dress

Pattern - Simplicity 5695

Frenchy Bags

I bought enough fabric for one bag and ended up being able to make another tote and a smaller handbag with the leftovers. I love the colors - perfect for spring.

Regency Stays

They are finally done!

I realize that I need some new lacing!

I really love this pattern, except for the sizing problem. I measure about a 12, so I made these in a 10, and they are almost too big. If I used the pattern again I would definitely make an 8. Otherwise it was smooth sailing!
My dress is done except for the hem and buttonholes - so expect pictures fairly soon.

Panelled Skirt

I'm relieved to have this finally out of my sewing room and in the closet!

(sorry about the wrinkles)

Chemise

I've been wanting to make a regency style dress for myself for at least 10 months. Why I haven't gotten around to it is another post. But, finally, the first step is over - I made the chemise using the Sense and Sensibility pattern.

Flat-felling all the seams was definitely the most, well, trying part of making this. All the rest came quite easily.

It is very cold here!

Before moving on to the stays, I'm going to quit procrastinating and make something that has been on my "to sew" list for too long!
But I have to get some fabric first - good thing those JoAnn's coupons came in the mail today...

P.S. Hope everyone likes the new music!

Christmas Sewing (and crosstitch and knitting and scrapbooking)

This is another buttercup bag made with the leftover fabric of the other one, but I quilted this one for more durability.

The quilting. I used my favorite color thread!

The PJ pants...

The plaids didn't match up too well on these...oh well.

The aprons...

The knitting was a pair of mittens I forgot to take a picture of - sorry!

Now that all the gift sewing has been given, something for myself was in order. I began sewing my Regency chemise the week after Christmas. I'm almost done, so soon I'll post about that.

P.S. This is my 50th post!

Three Little Ballerinas

My sister and I made these cute little drawstring bags for three little girls.

Merry Christmas!

Buttercup Bag

Fabric - Amy Butler
Pattern - Buttercup Bags

A dress.

(I couldn't think of a better title!)

I made this dress for a friend from church.

You look beautiful Rebecca! I do hope the dress pleases you. Thanks so much!

10 miles behind me...

...and 10,000 more to go!

I used the free apron I got from saving 10 labels from cans of Hanover beans. (don't ya just love that!?) So total cost is as follows

Fabric - remnant -1.99
Pattern - 0.00
Trim, thread - from stash - 0.00

Cute baby - priceless