Re: [h-cost] Regency bib dress
Thanks for sharing--this is a lovely bibfront dress in a dark red silk. In my admittedly un-scientific survey, it seems that prosperous matrons here in the US favored dark silk gowns rather than muslin. There is quite a selection of portraits where women are wearing such garments. Also, in a private collection here in the US, there is a gorgeous silk man's waistcoat of a similar color--it is perfectly plain, but the color is stunning. Ann Wass **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072hmpgID=115bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Regency bib dress
I'm not certain whether this would help, but I made an apron front or bib front Empire gown. You can see how it's put on here: http://marjoriegilbert.net/album_33_033.htm. Information about the pattern, from Janet Arnold's book Patterns of Fashion, is also available. Marjorie -- Marjorie Gilbert author of THE RETURN, a historical novel set in Georgian England www.marjoriegilbert.net Royal Ascot Finalist 2009 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Regency bib dress
Hi Marjorie Not sure if this is aimed at me, thanks but I've done Bib fronted gowns, I was just trying something else :) Mel ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Regency bib dress
In my admittedly un-scientific survey, it seems that prosperous matrons here in the US favored dark silk gowns rather than muslin. I was reading something the other day that stated that darker, sophisticated colours were the dress of the more mature lady. Read so many over the last frew days I can't remember where if I do I'll let you know ! Mel ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
