Marjorie Gilbert's Empire Gown

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Marjorie Gilbert's Empire Gown Sept 10, 2008 8:21:27 GMT -5

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Post by Vic on Sept 10, 2008 8:21:27 GMT -5

Hi All,

I showcased author Marjorie Gilbert's empire gown on my blog, Jane Austen's World. Marjorie goes into great detail about the Janet Arnold pattern she chose and the gown's construction. My post and her site are filled with links and pictures of the gown before, during, and after construction.

Enjoy!

janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/2008/09/10/creating-a-circa-1798-1805-empire-gown/

Vic

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- If you will send my father an account of your Washing & Letter expences & c, he will send you a draft for the amount of it, as well as for your next quarter, & for Edward's Rent.-If you don't buy a muslin Gown now on the strength of this Money, & Frank's promotion, I shall never forgive you.- Jane to Cassandra, 1798

Val Aristocrat "Any excuse to play dress-up" Posts: 539	Marjorie Gilbert's Empire Gown Sept 10, 2008 9:52:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Val on Sept 10, 2008 9:52:59 GMT -5 I enjoyed your interview very much. I like to read other's experiences making these gowns. Val

Vic Shopkeeper Posts: 36	Marjorie Gilbert's Empire Gown Sept 10, 2008 10:22:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Vic on Sept 10, 2008 10:22:50 GMT -5 Thank you, Val, how kind of you to say so. There are three more links at the bottom of the post that lead to the construction details of other historical gowns.
	This letter is to be dedicated entirely to good News. - If you will send my father an account of your Washing & Letter expences & c, he will send you a draft for the amount of it, as well as for your next quarter, & for Edward's Rent.-If you don't buy a muslin Gown now on the strength of this Money, & Frank's promotion, I shall never forgive you.- Jane to Cassandra, 1798

Mme de Beaufort Administrator Founder RSA, ORS "You have no compassion for my poor nerves" Posts: 1,563	Marjorie Gilbert's Empire Gown Sept 10, 2008 10:50:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mme de Beaufort on Sept 10, 2008 10:50:17 GMT -5 Wow, that's pretty from the front; the back is not as short as I prefer though. It's a lovely neckline though. I wonder what sleeves she used. All in all; thanks, that's gorgeous.
	Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong? ~ Jane Austen

chiemi Clergy "Shelves in the closet. Happy thought indeed. " Posts: 140	Marjorie Gilbert's Empire Gown Sept 10, 2008 11:43:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chiemi on Sept 10, 2008 11:43:15 GMT -5 That is a very neat interview! I love that she wears that gown to all her signings. The dress is lovely.

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