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Post by arimarie on Mar 8, 2008 22:56:49 GMT -5
Hello all! My name is Barbara and I am absolutely fascinated with the Regency period. I stumbled across this site and I would love to participate in these activities. I live in Texas, and from what I can tell, there are no Regency groups near me. All of the balls and tea parties sound so exciting and I would love to find something like that nearby. I am also motivated to make my own Regency dress (even though I am an inexperienced sewer) as well as one for my young daughter. Any information and advice on finding these activities and on dressmaking would be greatly appreciated!
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Post by Val on Mar 8, 2008 23:31:39 GMT -5
Welcome Barbara. There are a lot of newbies here, both of the era and sewing skills. I'm kind of middling in skills, but do a variety of era costuming.
I think you'll enjoy this group.
Val
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Post by cosmoblue on Mar 9, 2008 0:11:11 GMT -5
Welcome Barbara. I am so pleased that you have found us here. Do read through all of our costuming threads and everything. I have been finding lots of things about costuming children which is fun, fun, fun.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Mar 9, 2008 2:32:32 GMT -5
My warmest welcome to you AriMarie (aka Barbara), it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance! I hope you enjoy hanging out with the lot of us here at the RSA board.  Oh, and thank you for adding your name to the subject line.  |
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Post by tess on Mar 9, 2008 20:08:28 GMT -5
Greetings Barbara (Arimarie)!
I, too, am new to the RSA. In regards to the lack of Regency activities in your area, take heart. I've found a local Jane Austen Society (JASNA), English country dancing, contra dancing and more local enthusiasts than I ever knew existed before I started my research only a few weeks ago!
May you find many more kindred spirits in your township!
Tess
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Post by Miss Credit on Mar 10, 2008 12:17:34 GMT -5
Greetings Barbara, I am pleased to make your acquaintance!
I too am relatively new to the Regency era and an extremely inexperienced sewer, before I attempted my first gown the most I had sewn was adding lace trimming to a skirt, lol. Never fear though, if you are patient you will be amazed at what you can make with so little experience, and everyone here is always eager and willing to offer advice.
Again welcome to our little community, I hope you find it as delightful as I do!
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Post by Goblin, esq. on Mar 10, 2008 17:54:26 GMT -5
Greetings and welcome!
A good pattern does wonders for helping one to become a more experienced sewer, in my opinion. It builds confidence, and gives you a library of techniques that you can later apply elsewhere. At least, it worked for me!
I don't know much about sewing dresses, but the Regency strikes me as a great place to start, as the construction is a lot simpler than the fashions that preceeded and followed the Regency.
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Post by chiemi on Mar 11, 2008 1:47:26 GMT -5
Welcome! Good to have more join our numbers. There is so much information here! The costuming threads in particular are amazing.
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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 
