Regency Archives - Sew What Happens

Happy Halloween

No Halloween shall be complete without my favorite antique October accessory – here’s to Sofia and her laudanum!

This regency ballgown for an American Girl Doll was made as a distraction from reality during my final grad school presentations….

I spent an afternoon painting paper fans in gold, silver and bronze! Here’s to the magic of polka dots on paper fans!

Last fall I went up to Reno and took the Green Blob with me to enjoy the fall color. Here is my green 1790s round gown in autumn!

Introducing Lady Emma Hamilton! The Green Blob – my green 1790s round gown – is worn in Mellieha in Malta!

Here is a simple stash-busting project – a pearl necklace for a Napoleonic lady to wear at a New Year’s ball

What to do with an abandoned, half-worked piece of silk embroidery? Make a ribbon embroidered regency reticule!

Once I had sewn my American Girl Doll a winter cape and a pair of high-fashion muffs, naturally I now needed a pair of silk mitts to match.

Sewing a silk cape for an American Girl Doll -the cloak in Vogue 7923 was very Jane Bennet goes to the Ball. Sort of. Close Enough.

Story of A Seamstress is hosting a Historical Inspiration Costume Festival. She has kindly invited doll costumers to participate. Here’s Lily!