Packing list first draft

Ok, so I am starting to nut down what I want to make for our trip!

Regency underthings - a set of stays and at least 2 chemises
at least 1 new Regency gown
Beatrix skirt, shirtwaist and a "corset cover" to wear with it (or possibly combinations ;) )
40s suit
50s suit
2 (maybe) 40s afternoon dresses

Modern: Jeans for hill climbing!

Off to Jane Austen's England!

Tomorrow I go to the bank to sign the paperwork to get the loan for our trip to England! Then we can start planning and booking our trip, organising to meet the Fankles... just really getting into it all!

Also need to start training to climb Ben Lomond, the highest peak in the UK (I think), and sewing historical clothes ready to wear. At least one new Regency gown of course (and stays!), plus I think I want to spend most of my time in 40s/50s clothes :D Oh and don't forget a Beatrix suit, I'm sure we'll need some Edwardian clothes at some point, at least while we're visiting Hill Farm. Plus I love my Beatrix skirts :D

The adventure expands

I created this blog because I wanted to share my journey of making a Regency Gown. Since then, the historical dress obsession has expanded to include many of the eras since the Regency. I am in the process of making my first Beatrix Potter-inspired Edwardian shirtwaist, again created by the wonderful Jennie Chancey from Sense & Sensibility. Photos to come once I get some stitching done! I have at least 3 planned at the moment, they are so inspiring. Plus, I need some new clothes for summer!

Ta-da!

My last post was about my bridesmaid's dress, and since the wedding is now over I thought I'd share a piccie



I made the originally posted skirt, and ended up making the top from Simplicity 4990 as it was a lot easier to make in the time I had. I procrastinated too long!

It was a wonderful wedding, everyone looked most beautiful!