Hello Jennie – I have just finished a dress for my daughter from your Girls’ Regency Dress pattern. It turned out so beautifully. My daughter is five and I let her pick out the fabric. At first I thought the heirloom cotton was too plain, but as I put the puffed sleeves in and saw […] Read more…

I thought you might be interested to see Lily’s cross-over dress she made this fall. ~ Karen This young lady looks every inch the Regency girl–to the print of the fabric and the bonnet! Wonderful outfit! Read more…

I finished the last couple of details on the Kimono dress today and had my daughter try it on. When she did, we were delighted to see that the final touches were indeed complete. She put a necklace on, and we went outside to snap a few pictures. She’s really pleased with it, and so […] Read more…

As a beginning sewer I was a little intimidated about making a dress all by myself, but was thrilled with the idea of creating something that I could wear. My friend and I had been toying with the idea of making dresses for ourselves, and our Confirmation day seemed the perfect time to display our […] Read more…

Thank you so much for your wonderful pattern and the great instructions. I used the bodiced petticoat instructions, and it turned out wonderfully, as did the dress. I can’t wait to make more! Thank you again, so much. It was wonderful to use your pattern and I’m so proud of the result. I am so […] Read more…

I’m from Sydney, Australia. I did textiles in year 12 (2005). For my year 12 major work I did a Regency gown and I bought your pattern. ~ Elizabeth H-C. Look at all the exquisite embroidery on this gown! Elizabeth did a beautiful job. Bravo! Read more…

Everything worked out beautifully. We had a ‘Jane Austen Fancy Dress Tea Party’ this afternoon. I’ve attached some pictures of the ladies who were able to come. Both my sisters and another friend were busy (or not in town) this weekend, so we are going to have another tea in August and get all dressed […] Read more…

I was digging through my scrap bins awhile back trying to use some things up so I could regain a couple of drawers! I came across some burgandy wool (leftover from a cape) and matching silk (leftover from a summer dress) so I decided to make a new Spencer jacket. I found these buttons in […] Read more…

Here are some photos of the girls, my niece and two daughters, I made these dresses for Christmas, you will notice that I added two lines of ruffle to the bottom of them. Thanks for the elegant patterns, my girls look like real girls now! ~ Caroline J., Australia Ahhh! All those beautiful details! […] Read more…