There is an Easter dress in my stash somewhere.... but I don't think it's coming out this weekend!
I need to finish some things up first. I had a few worn-out dresses I wanted to try to "re-purpose" into aprons. I especially needed a Regency apron.
Below is my version of a Regency apron , made from a gown that was no longer in service. I like the back detailing of a Regency dress, the buttons and gathers, and so I wanted to save that part. I suppose it is more of a grown-up "pinafore" than an apron. I cut off the sleeves, and cut down the side seams, and hemmed up the edges, saving the existing side ties of the gown:
Below is another apron, made from a Regency Jumper that didn't work out for me as well as my beloved pink one did. (By the way, I was glad to see all the Regency-style jumpers on the new Emma movie. They really are so comfortable and good-looking! I hope to make more someday.)
On this jumper I had tried a side closure that was not comfortable, so after wearing it as much as I could stand, I decided to convert it to an apron. Because the front skirt was straight and not gathered, it is a bit too narrow for an apron skirt, but it'll do.
I cut off the offending side closure, and cut down the side seams, and hemmed them. I added ribbon to each side to fasten. I saved the back of this garment, too!
Another project recently completed: 1820's style corset. I used the pattern from here, and was pleased with how easily it went together. I had to enlarge the pattern, of course, which was very fiddly to do. The actual sewing wasn't hard at all. There is nothing "authentic" about this except the pattern! I used completely modern methods, but I would be hesitant to use...
... all those metal eyelets again. They came off almost as soon as I put them in. It would take longer, but be better in the long run, to hand-stitch my own eyelets.To make the new opening, I cut through the side piece, sewed bias tape on the raw edges, and then added hooks & eyes.
The stay is not boned, I did cord it, but just a little bit. I found that the flat-felled seams were so stiff, it didn't need extra help! I think this corset very comfortable, even when I have the "busk" in (a good reminder to stand up straight!).
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