I've been in a bit of a slump all around really - mind you that 6 week virus followed by 4-5 weeks asthmathtic-bronchitis will kinda suck the life out of me especially as it was winter.  I tend to get the seasonal glums by the end of our thankfully short winter.  But spring has sprung, and it's blue skies baby ( Read more... )

Okies so I have 16 weeks until the Wentworth Falls Regency weekend in the blue mountains.  It's a 2 day event, with a ball.  so of course I want a new ball gown. The 1818 gown in the Snowshill collection that I obsessed about last year for JAFA but only got as far as supplies. http://sewaddicted.livejournal.com/656106.htmlBut hey, I have the ( Read more... )

At the end of October I've got a Recency weekend to go to in the Blue Mountains. For which i need my new stays and a dress or two. And a scarlet cloak. So i thought I'd list my regency patterns.

Country Wives
#02 1805-1855 Two Chemises,  (Sept 11), missing eeeeeeeeek

Daffodown DillyRegency era wrap stays, 38" 0.75 yard each main & lining, 54" 0.5 ( Read more... )