Miss S and I stayed up way too late one night and watched an old BBC version of Pride and Prejudice. Needless to say she was hooked and has been living in a Regency cloud since. She asked if I could make her a Jane Austin Dress, could I ever! Its a dream come true to make period costumes for my children.
I used the
Make it Perfect Wonderland pattern that I love and have
used before to make nighties for the girls. I also did a bit of Stash Bashing and used a pink flannelette I have been hoarding for 10 years!
It's a tad big, I made it for about a size 10 because this girl grows
at a rate of knots and I like to get milage out of things.
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I made the skirt part much longer than the pattern, and made the bodice a bit shorter for a more Regency look. They are both really easy adjustments to make on the pattern. I also made the back bodice piece as one panel instead of needing buttons (Why make things trickier.) |
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Some ribbons and trim for extra prettiness. There has been much Princess-ing in our house since. |
What a great idea. If there has to be princess play I think Lizzie Bennett is absolutely preferable to Disney!
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