The secret I couldn't keep a secret

In other words it is a regency gown with Egyptian esque influences for the next picnic, and for gaskells as a backup random handy ball gown.

I was at hancocks the other day and realized that I should see what I can do with the Egyptian theme. I also had been hankering for that simplicity regency pattern, so I put two and two together.

Then found this STUNNING FABRIC that screamed make me into a regency ballgown. And then though black trims. Win win win win.

Now to be attacked with pictures!





Of course I have family guy on in the back ground. This is post construction as a whole, as in buttons, sleeves finished and the ribbon. [Hemming always comes last.]




Back view!

So that was just when I had it wearable, now i've been trimming it out like nuts, shown here late last night


Just the thing on a whole, the trim detail around the bust is not done yet so that is why it looks odd.

Detail shots....





Bodice




Neckline




Under bust detail



Back



Sleeve





Things that you can't see;

The back is a little bit longer, making a tiny itty bitty train because I like things like that, and horribly done hand sewn button holes because i didnt want to make buttons and loops.

I'm also in the process of of making a sewin in petticoat, or hanging lining so that I don't have to scrounge regency under things.

It is very near to completion, then the crazy summer dress can start!