Try-on

[mala_14]

I got the fronts attached to the backs at the shoulders, so I pinned the side seams and had a try-on. I was expecting to feel frumpy and butter-churny etc, but OMG, it's actually kind of cute! With regard to the Regency pattern I drafted for this, I think the fit is good, but I would like the waist to be about half an inch to an inch higher, the

Comments

[mrsmaupin]

It looks fantastic ! I might want to steal it.

[mala_14]

Thanks! Good thing there's an ocean between us. ;p

[koshka_the_cat]

It's adorable!

[mala_14]

Thanks Katherine! Totally inspired by your shortgowns!

[atherleisure]

Very nice! I really like the pleats in the back. And if the pattern is too much, you could always make a plain wool skirt to tone it down or mix it up a little.

[mala_14]

Thank you! That was my thought with making a shortgown: being able to mix and match. I am also thinking that an apron will tone it down by covering up some of the print.

[fleurdelysa]

Cuuuute! Love those pleats!

[mala_14]

Thanks! They were kind of annoying to try and figure out, but double pleat adds a nice volume.

[girliegirl32786]

That is adorable!

[mala_14]

Thanks Aubry!