Progress on the Regency Dress

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I've nearly finished the bodice of my Regency drawstring dress. I still have to put the sleeves on, but so far it looks really cool! I've decided to go with this fabric:

and I'm really glad I did! I have the perfect velvet blue ribbon to match the blue flowers and I'm hoping to get some rust silk for a bonnet and making my rust-colored linen spencer. I don't know why this picture is sideways - how frustrating! Anyway, it's the best picture I have of my progress so far.

Comments

  1. SarahJuly 24, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    It looks great so far. I love that fabric! I can't wait to see how it all looks when it is finished!

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  2. Mairi dhubhJuly 26, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Ooh, looks great! And I love that fabric!

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