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Post by lizziebennet on Aug 6, 2008 17:20:05 GMT -5
Dawn, your spencer is simply breathtaking! I've seen the 'drawing' of the "Cream Holland Spencer", too - it is one of my favorites, that I would love to create someday (though I'm sure it won't be as lovely as yours!).
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Post by lizziebennet on Aug 3, 2008 22:02:02 GMT -5
Does one ever get enough experience that they stop making stupid mistakes?
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Post by lizziebennet on Jul 18, 2008 14:26:13 GMT -5
Mr. Erik,
I *think* I understand what you are saying... you don't happen to have a diagram or pictures or something? I tend to be more visual. The breeches are linen and I do have some leftover fabric I can play around with.
Also - where is the knee band supposed to rest? My brother tried on his breeches again, and the breeches end about the middle of his knee. Will these look fine with a widened band?
Thanks in advance!
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Post by lizziebennet on Jul 5, 2008 11:24:25 GMT -5
Huzzah! Happy birthday, America!
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Post by lizziebennet on Jun 15, 2008 18:41:21 GMT -5
Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there!
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Post by lizziebennet on Jun 13, 2008 22:33:22 GMT -5
I'm working on a vest like this one. Were all waistcoats lined in a light/white/cream color or can black be used? Do the vests of the regency have linen/plain fabric backs? Lastly, the part on the front, where the waistcoat folds back - is this just a small piece to line that certain area? Thank you in advance for your help!
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Post by lizziebennet on Jun 12, 2008 23:35:13 GMT -5
Hmm...I had my brother try these on this evening, and they aren't quite as short as I thought they had turned out... about an inch or so added to the band should fix it. Thank you all soo much for your help! Mr. Erik, thank you kindly for your recommendation. I have noticed that the breeches pull up over the knee when he sits down (this is with no band on the bottom). Will adding more fullness to the back correct that problem?
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Post by lizziebennet on Jun 12, 2008 14:24:49 GMT -5
Happy Birthday - have a wonderful day today!!
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Post by lizziebennet on Jun 12, 2008 13:47:09 GMT -5
This is the pattern I'm using, I took in a little of the fullness at the knee and shortened it into breeches. I guess I shortened it a little too much... I checked, and I do have enough to cut out the breeches again, though I really would like to salvage this pair if possible.... I can try for a picture later today, if that'll help.
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Post by lizziebennet on Jun 12, 2008 9:25:13 GMT -5
Is there a way I can fix this? I think they are about 4-6" too short. I may have enough extra fabric to simply cut them out again, but I'm not positive. TIA
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Post by lizziebennet on Jun 6, 2008 18:24:07 GMT -5
Thank you! We are finally on our way home, after a two-week stay in Texas. I am looking forward to getting started on this little doll's regency dresses.
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Post by lizziebennet on Jun 1, 2008 14:41:19 GMT -5
In case you all are wondering where I've been for the past couple of weeks: My family is in Texas, waiting for the adoption paperwork to go through so we can bring home my new baby sister! Once we get home, this little one is going to have quite the regency wardrobe. More info: mauneyfamily.blogspot.com
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Post by lizziebennet on May 30, 2008 23:29:58 GMT -5
Many happy returns this day!
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Post by lizziebennet on May 28, 2008 12:41:35 GMT -5
I didn't realize RH was releasing Janet Arnold patterns, I guess that makes it easier for those who don't like to scale up! This gown is actually on my to-sew list, though I will simply be scaling up from J. Arnold's book.
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Post by lizziebennet on May 20, 2008 21:42:00 GMT -5
What type of buttons would have been used for men's vest, breeches and waistcoat?
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Post by lizziebennet on May 20, 2008 17:55:31 GMT -5
Thank you so much for your help! I'm not sure about the waistcoat yet, but I'll probably be doing a cream breeches and black linen tailcoat. I'm assuming a cream linen fabric would be fine for evening wear for breeches?
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Post by lizziebennet on May 20, 2008 17:52:02 GMT -5
I dabble in a little bit of everything in the craft world I love to do English Country and Swing Dancing (what a contrast!), sew (most esp. historical outfits), crochet (right now I'm mostly doing bookmarks - maidencreations.blogspot.com), needlework/cross-stitch, quilt, play violin, read, go hiking/walking...just about a little bit of everything Does hanging around babies count as a hobby? I love babies...looking at them, holding them, just "hanging around" them! Everyone's work is so lovely - thank you for sharing!
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Post by lizziebennet on May 17, 2008 8:53:36 GMT -5
Wow, I love that dress! It'd be perfect for my next regency event!
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Post by lizziebennet on May 17, 2008 7:27:19 GMT -5
I'll be watching Prince Caspian with some friends
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Post by lizziebennet on May 13, 2008 10:24:30 GMT -5
What were the common colors and fabrics (or a modern equivalent) for breeches and vests during the Regency era? What should I look for in fabric for a frock coat? These will be evening wear. TIA
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