I made the modern version with the elastic and liked the result. This pattern has small/medium/large bra cup sizes. It can look good on women of very different shapes and sizes. A point to note is that one of the pattern pieces is used twice; for the front and again for the side.
Rated 4 out of 5
Sorrel Smith –
Very nice pattern. I am a C-cup; the Medium size fit me well. Warning! If you EVER plan to dance in this dress, beware of the train! It is not long enough, nor is it the correct shape, to pick up and drape gracefully or to tack to the back of the dress with a train loop. Don’t spend a miserable evening at the ball having your train stepped on all night and maybe even torn. Forgo the train altogether or drape a panel from the center back of the raised waistline. Make it just the length that will drape nicely over your arm when dancing.
Rated 4 out of 5
Sally Norton –
This was the second Regency dress I made. The first was the (now out of print) Pegee of Williamsburg pattern (which is a wonderful pattern and highly recommended — it’s worth the hunt to find it). I didn’t have any problems with this Folkwear pattern. Due to time constraints, I made it with elastic. The dress has been worn (and cleaned) several times and still looks nice. I wasn’t planning to dance in it so, I made it with the train; it does float nicely on stairs (I made the dress in a very lightweight silk) but I do have to watch as other people get close to me (and risk them stepping on my train). It’s very comfortable.
Rated 4 out of 5
Suvine Grasmick –
This was very easy, I made it out of hemp muslin and I chose the longer sleeves and gathered back.This is a larger size for me but it works. I had no problems, the elastic around the neck was easy, but did they have elastic in 1800-1812?
Rated 5 out of 5
Emily Reed –
This was the First thing I ever made and had to alter it quite a bit as I was seven months pregnant. If you are busty and not wearing a corset you may need to raise the neckline. I also had to add an extra panel in the skirt front but I forgot to add a little extra length to accommodate my Belly. It looks very nice with a double ruffle at the hem. It was very easy and a great confidence booster for the beginner. I am extremely pleased with how it turned out and am sure to make it again.
Loren Dearborn –
I made the modern version with the elastic and liked the result. This pattern has small/medium/large bra cup sizes. It can look good on women of very different shapes and sizes. A point to note is that one of the pattern pieces is used twice; for the front and again for the side.
Sorrel Smith –
Very nice pattern. I am a C-cup; the Medium size fit me well. Warning! If you EVER plan to dance in this dress, beware of the train! It is not long enough, nor is it the correct shape, to pick up and drape gracefully or to tack to the back of the dress with a train loop. Don’t spend a miserable evening at the ball having your train stepped on all night and maybe even torn. Forgo the train altogether or drape a panel from the center back of the raised waistline. Make it just the length that will drape nicely over your arm when dancing.
Sally Norton –
This was the second Regency dress I made. The first was the (now out of print) Pegee of Williamsburg pattern (which is a wonderful pattern and highly recommended — it’s worth the hunt to find it). I didn’t have any problems with this Folkwear pattern. Due to time constraints, I made it with elastic. The dress has been worn (and cleaned) several times and still looks nice. I wasn’t planning to dance in it so, I made it with the train; it does float nicely on stairs (I made the dress in a very lightweight silk) but I do have to watch as other people get close to me (and risk them stepping on my train). It’s very comfortable.
Suvine Grasmick –
This was very easy, I made it out of hemp muslin and I chose the longer sleeves and gathered back.This is a larger size for me but it works. I had no problems, the elastic around the neck was easy, but did they have elastic in 1800-1812?
Emily Reed –
This was the First thing I ever made and had to alter it quite a bit as I was seven months pregnant. If you are busty and not wearing a corset you may need to raise the neckline. I also had to add an extra panel in the skirt front but I forgot to add a little extra length to accommodate my Belly. It looks very nice with a double ruffle at the hem. It was very easy and a great confidence booster for the beginner. I am extremely pleased with how it turned out and am sure to make it again.