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Friday, October 8, 2010

Historical Costume Festival - "Sense & Sensibility" inspired dress

This is my sixth entry to the Historical Costume Festival.

Back in the spring of 2008, I sewed a Marianne Dashwood inspired costume for our trip to Williamsburg, Virginia.

::Inspiration::

Insperation for my "Marianne Dashwood" Outfit

::My Version::

"Marianne Dashwood"

Walkway to somewhere....

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Reading Cranford

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{The first two pictures are of me in Williamsburg. While the rest are my Senior pictures.}

::What I did::

I used Sense & Sensibility's Elegant Lady's Closet pattern for the dress; and Sense & Sensibility's Regency Spencer Jacket & Pelisse pattern for the pelisse.

The dress is made out of white voile, with a white muslin petticoat underneath. For the pelisse I just used broadcloth in a creamy yellow. I did notice after making my pelisse that I forgot to add 3/4 sleeves. Oops. :p


~Ashley

10 comments:

Atlanta said...

Wow I think this is my favorite so far! So soft and sweet! I love that striped voile.

Michaela said...

Beautiful! I just adore Marianne's gowns in the '95 movie. Her style was so simple, yet very feminine and girly! - lovely job on the dress! :)

Oh, and Colonial Williamsburg is quite an amazing place. ;)

Jessica said...

Love that movie! Beautiful dress too!

Unknown said...

Oh Ashley! It was so fun to look at some of your lovely projects again. I miss keeping up with everyone on on the S&S forum. :) You truly did a beautiful job! Your dress is so lovely! Summery, light, and it looks beautiful on you! Hope to see more soon. :)

alabee said...

wow, it's beautiful! so elegant.

Rania Kelesidou said...

Wow you really made amazing work!I feel you are a part of Jane's Osten book!

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Savories of life said...

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Belle Armed said...

oh wow.. you looked so great in that dress. I love it!

M. said...

It looks very elegant !!

M. said...

oh and I am a big fan of Jane Austen...if only I could have my Darcy;)

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