I am starting to research ballgowns for my next event. I have a gown that I made last year from the butterick pattern, but I was never completely satisfied with the result. The skirt isn't full enough and some of the construction is not accurate. I suppose it will do, if I can't sew a better one before April 19th. I'm pretty sure I will make it out of white muslin and will embroider it. I'm no sure if I will embroider the entire dress, or just parts. Here are some pictures of what I'm thinking... God Bless!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5LW7yp3Dj7WOhmH5LTfPTuS747lrNQ4oaCXusjuEGuX_zmy_KBF07C_3WGq4ArxWb0jNjrkBFYLfmFUknSv81EzYjMT07TZmzQbj6P33RpdflroS_8ccLAp5doXlqtfrNwev6g/s400/embroidered_drop_front13.jpg)
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The above images are from Katherine's Dress Site. She has amazing costumes, sewn by hand, and very well researched. I admit, I spend hours on her site studing and oogling the costumes.
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Below is an image from Jessamyn's Regency Costume Companion. This is an excellent site for research and has become an habit of mine :-)
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3 Witty Sentiments:
Katherine's drop-front gown is gorgeous isn't it? It's what my green-gown was inspired from.
The Butterick pattern lacks the gathering in the back, and the sleeves are way too puffy.
I do have the Mode bagatelle pattern, I'd be happy to meet you so you can borrow it to trace if you'd like. There are a number of very nice skirts and bodices and sleeves to choose from.
Let me know. :)
Steph ORS
http://www.ravenrook.com/clothier/bagatelle/regency.jsp
I love Katherine's site too. I think I go there every day; her work is just so inspiring! The gown from Jessamyn's site is also very lovely and I think I like the embroidery design on it a little better than Katherine's, but that is just my opinion. :) Alas, I'd never have the patience to hand embroider all that myself. . .
Chicken, rice and veggies sound SO good. I'm desperately trying to dissuade my husband from fried catfish tonight. I think one has to be in a fish mood to really enjoy fish and I'm definitely not in a fish mood!
Thank you for your email as well! I will be sending you a letter within the next few days! Mine is david_sarahmeister@mchsi.com
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