Regency fabric prints

We have come to associate delicate white muslin material woven in India with Regency fashion to such a degree that it is easy to forget that other colors and printed fabrics were also used, and tha…

You all — especially our Patreon supporters, whose requests we take very seriously! — have been asking for an in-depth review of The Duchess (2008) for a while now, but I’ll admit to being overwhel…

A round gown. This example is from 1798 and it was sold through Augusta Auctions. The silk fabric is striped. One stripe is a gold colored velvet that has been printed in the ikat style with flowers and foliage. That stripe alternates with white on white brocade stripes with an undulant ribbon pattern.

vine blots linen print

This dress has been a long time in the making. I believe I bought the pattern over 3 years ago, planning to make a dress. Then, at least a year after that, I finally bought the fabric. I decided to…

Museum of Costume Art. "Fastenings and Embellishments," October 28, 1942–January 22, 1943.The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Ribbons & Laces & Old-Fashioned Faces," January 25–April 6, 1952

After making new stays, I figured I’d take the opportunity to also make some additions to my Regency wardrobe. I wanted to add one white cotton dress, as they are quite versatile. Wearing the…

This dress presents a lively and engaging textile with its overall small prints. This style of print was in high demand in the teens and although it could have been made in New England by this time, it was probably imported from England, which shipped large quantities throughout the period

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