Jennifer’s Costume Portfolio

A few of Jennifer’s sewing creations from 2000 to present.

Regency corded corset
Regency corded corset made from the Laughing Moon #115 pattern
1887 Summer Berry Trifle Dress
1887 Summer Berry Trifle Dress
Jen with her Blackberry Cream Dress on display
Jennifer is wearing her 1905 Lemon Chiffon Dress standing next to the 1873 Blackberry Cream Evening Dress
1876 Evening Gown from Godey's Lady's Book
1876 Wedding Cake Dress: Evening Gown from Godey’s Lady’s Book made from cotton batiste and pink silk taffeta
1871 Harvest Grape bustle dress in cotton fabrics
1871 Harvest Grape bustle dress in cotton fabrics
Hunger Games Capitol Couture
Hunger Games Capitol Couture fantasy costume
1883 Caramel Apple Dress. Photo by Rebecca Maiten
1883 Caramel Apple Dress. Photo by Rebecca Maiten
1886 Pink Bubble Gum Diamonds
1886 Pink Bubble Gum Diamonds
1830 "Slytherin Dress": from Petit Courrier des Dames
1830 “Slytherin Dress“: from Petit Courrier des Dames made from green silk taffeta
1862 Widow's Dress -Mrs Minton
1862 Widow’s Dress “Mrs Minton”: made from a sheer woven design cotton
1839 Summer Dress modeled after a dress in the Victoria & Albert Museum
1839 Summer Dress modeled after a dress in the Victoria & Albert Museum
1922 Brown Day Dress
1922 Brown Day Dress constructed from a modern house dress in sheer polyester
Blue Floral Regency from a cotton calico
Blue Floral Regency from a cotton calico
1875 Summer Striped Dress
1875 Summer Striped Dress
c.1810 Silk Evening Dress and Gentleman's Ensemble
c.1810 Silk Evening Dress and Gentleman’s Ensemble
1813 Voile Dress front
1813 Voile Dress made from curtains
Regency Corset
Regency Corset
c.1860 Blue Silk Bonnet
c.1860 Blue Silk Bonnet with wire frame brim
1844 Striped Dress
1844 Striped Dress made from embroidered striped cotton home dec fabric
1830 Tan Paisley Day Dress
c.1800 White Regency Dress with train
c.1800 White Regency Dress with train made from sheer home dec cotton
Modern Black Top & Purple Skirt
Modern Black Top & Purple Skirt both made in cotton
Plaid flannel chore skirt from Decades of Style 1930s skirt pattern.

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15 thoughts on “Jennifer’s Costume Portfolio

  1. Diane says:

    Love your website! I have an old photo showing a gal in what looks to be a heavier fabric (felt or wool perhaps) skirt with 12 rows of horizontal slightly raised lines around the hemline which take up the bottom 1’ or so. It appears to have a hidden pocket at her left hip, as the photo reveals a slight bulge beneath her left arm which rests at her side. The skirt is fit to her waist/abdomen area (no gathers) and falls in an A-line shape; difficult to tell, but I think there is a centre front seam. Her blouse is of a sheer gauzy fabric (muslin?) with what appears to be ribbons in the design; Peter Pan style collar; sleeves are pushed up below her elbows, giving the impression of elastic in the cuffs. She has bare feet so no clues as to shoe/boot style; her hair is long, wavy and loose. Based on the trees and foliage, the photo was likely taken in the woods of British Columbia. I’ve made a guess as to the date of the photo, based on the clothing…1895. Where would I find out more about dating this photo accurately? Thanks, Jennifer.

  2. Carla McMillen says:

    I would really like to own a Victoria ers dress of the quality with all the appropriate items to complete this ensemble similar to what you’ve seen on your site, but unfortunately i neither have the skills or the time make a dress like this.
    I’ve been looking to find someone or a business that can make a complete dress for myself. I do not want to buy a dress that looks like it came from some common business or dress that does not represent the time I’m looking for.
    Do you know or can you tell me the name of a person or a business that I can have a dress made of this quality for me? I would like to have all the information you can provide me?

    Best Regards

  3. Michaela Coy says:

    Hi Jennifer! Do you have a suggestion as to which Truly Victorian bustle pattern would work best for this 1884 fashion plate (on the right)? I’m torn between the lobster tail in the regular size, or the TV 101 with the flounces. I just wasn’t sure if the one with the flounces would be sturdy enough to hold up under a wool overskirt.

  4. Christine Fitzgerald says:

    Dear Jennifer,
    I love your work!
    I was just wondering how you store your dresses? Esp. those with all that bustle material.
    My husband and I do German Renn., and just one outfit will totally fill a large dress chest, (hope chest). And we have more than one outfit, each. lol

    Thank You!
    Cheri

    • Jennifer Rosbrugh says:

      Cheri,
      Ha! Well, they are currently crammed into a couple of closets. I hang the skirts with clips on hangers and the bodices on separate hangers. Not fancy at all! My bustles and hoopskirts lay flat on shelves in the same closet; undergarments are in a dresser drawer. 🙂

        • Sylvia Mock says:

          Why wouldn’t they (the costumes) be treated as clothing? I certainly treat my “costumes,” and such as clothing, in fact I take much more care with them that I do my everyday pieces.

  5. Patricia Lamesch says:

    I love you website and the resources and tips. It’s a great service. Thank you! Wish I had some place to wear an outfit to!

    • ELLEN says:

      come to the Horncastle Regency Festival May 25-31st 2013 we have just had this years and its been great a Jane Austen Festival in lovely countryside in the lINCOLNSHIRE wOLDS –pEOPLE ARE RETURNING AND BOOKING ALREADY for next year

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