A few of Jennifer’s sewing creations from 2000 to present.
Regency corded corset made from the Laughing Moon #115 pattern1887 Summer Berry Trifle DressJennifer is wearing her 1905 Lemon Chiffon Dress standing next to the 1873 Blackberry Cream Evening Dress1876 Wedding Cake Dress: Evening Gown from Godey’s Lady’s Book made from cotton batiste and pink silk taffeta1871 Harvest Grape bustle dress in cotton fabricsHunger Games Capitol Couture fantasy costume1883 Caramel Apple Dress. Photo by Rebecca Maiten1886 Pink Bubble Gum Diamonds1830 “Slytherin Dress“: from Petit Courrier des Dames made from green silk taffeta1862 Widow’s Dress “Mrs Minton”: made from a sheer woven design cotton1839 Summer Dress modeled after a dress in the Victoria & Albert Museum1922 Brown Day Dress constructed from a modern house dress in sheer polyesterBlue Floral Regency from a cotton calico1875 Summer Striped Dressc.1810 Silk Evening Dress and Gentleman’s Ensemble1813 Voile Dress made from curtainsRegency Corsetc.1860 Blue Silk Bonnet with wire frame brim1844 Striped Dress made from embroidered striped cotton home dec fabric1830 Tan Paisley Day Dressc.1800 White Regency Dress with train made from sheer home dec cottonModern Black Top & Purple Skirt both made in cottonPlaid flannel chore skirt from Decades of Style 1930s skirt pattern.
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.
You are welcome to post on my Facebook page so you can get the photo seen by others. There’s also other FB groups/pages out there that are antique-photo based that may help date. Hairstyles and hats/headwear are one of the best indicators of date.
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?
Hi Carla,
I can highly recommend Karin at Lily Absinthe or Cynthia at RedThreaded. There are others out there too and you are welcome to post on my Facebook page to ask for more. Good luck!
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.
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
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. 🙂
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.
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
Jennifer, I like the designs, over the past years!
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.
You are welcome to post on my Facebook page so you can get the photo seen by others. There’s also other FB groups/pages out there that are antique-photo based that may help date. Hairstyles and hats/headwear are one of the best indicators of date.
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
Hi Carla,
I can highly recommend Karin at Lily Absinthe or Cynthia at RedThreaded. There are others out there too and you are welcome to post on my Facebook page to ask for more. Good luck!
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.
I’d go with the lobster tail with two petticoats. 🙂
Thank you!
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
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. 🙂
Wait, does this mean that you treat your “costumes” like… clothing?
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.
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!
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
Oh, that does sound delightful! Thanks for the invite. 🙂