In the spirit of NOT buying more fabric this year if I can avoid it, I was thinking today about my ball gown.  A few years ago, in the USA, I bought an embroidered organza.  Yes it's machine embroidered and it's a polyester, but MEH!  I like it, it's going to look good and it's using something from stash.

Oh look - here's a pic of the fabric..


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On the regency front.  Last night I was looking for some handsewing to do while I sat watching Top Gear Australia with the hubby.

So I grabbed the regency wrap dress that I was originally making for the Regency Picnic and Picnic at Pemberley (to wear under my blue robe).

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