I copied this gown from the Met Museum | Making a 1790s Open Robe

[@kimzachris5340]

I think a silk covered hat to match the robe would be a fantastic use of the scraps

[@stevezytveld6585]

I'm going to join in on the early consensus and agree to use the meter of leftover fabric for some sort of bonnet/turban. That is some stunning fabric; congratulations on the price (that is so ah-maze-ing). The robe is beautiful. The button details, the soutache, the fit - exceptional work. Well done. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

I vote turban.

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks, yes, bonnet seems to be a common theme

[@polkadot8788]

I would either make some kind of head wrap or put the silk away incase you want to rework/alter the gown later. Because I note you adjust things later 😉

[@DixieDIY]

Yes, inevitability I’ll probably need to redo it 😂

[@Chibihugs]

I completely understand why you fell in love with the back of this dress. Yours turned out so beautifully in that lovely yellow silk.

[@vallabore980]

The scraps would make a great turban!

[@wolkehauch7445]

The dress is beautiful and the pleats in the back with the buttons and cords are perfection! Chef's kiss!

[@claire2088]

yes a bonnet with the scraps of this if there's enough! you have some fabulous new reticules and while a muff might be cute I feel like you'd get less use out of one than you would of an adorably ridiculous bonnet!

[@DixieDIY]

Yeah I was thinking a muff just because I don’t have much winter costume pieces at all. I could always use more bonnets!

[@ashextraordinaire]

This turned out BEAUTIFULLY. Those pleats are glorious, and I love how you styled the dress with the scarf! What to do with the scraps... why not something different, like a matching bonnet (even though the turban looks amazing)?

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks! I might need to research some late 1790s hat styles now

[@aqnaqnaqn]

I use a large-ish thread spool to push on the covered button "anvil". It's easier to bear down on a bigger thing than on a little one.

[@DixieDIY]

That’s brilliant thanks for the tip

[@aetamat]

Happy sawing too you too! I am so glad that I have found your channel. 🎉

[@HistoricalBelle]

1790s fashion is so interesting! Love the dress and the way you accessorized it!

[@claire-louisemanning3517]

Trim the scrap with fabulous gimp and stitch a turban. Looks fab, esp for transition from revolution to early regency era, and saves having to re-tie a turban each time ( and don't they also look great when you're faffing about at home, but just don't cooperate on your costumed event day??). Ot make ballet slippers for dancing. But keep! Too good to waste. Wonderful sewing and wonderful vid-as always.

[@indiabilly]

Would the remnants be enough for a bonnet? Xx

[@DixieDIY]

I would, depending on the size of it

[@jeannebrooks6003]

Beautiful! Use leftovers for a silk covered bonnet

[@carolyng5235]

You did an amazing job planning, fitting and constructing this museum reproduction! The 1790s are my favorite historic fashion style. I just finished a 1795 dress using the LM Chemise gown pattern. Very easy to alter and construct. I added this video to my favorite Regency library for easy future reference. Thanks!

[@patriciakellyadams134]

I love these kind of dress diary videos.

[@beth12svist]

Ooh, you keep making the extants I love! Very nice to see what that particular sleeve shape comes out as in pattern form, though only briefly. I make fabric-covered buttons without the kit, with the "cut a circle and gather it around a button" method. Based on this, I think I'm glad I never bothered buying a kit. :D

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

So pretty and summer-y.💛

[@nanettebromley8843]

That's gorgeous. The colours suit you. Thinking for what's left of the silk a bonnet and reticule. Or even a patchwork something with other left overs from other projects.

[@halfmiledrift3514]

Fabulous dress! I would say some gloves or half gloves and a bonnet with the scraps.

[@autumn7143]

It came out beautifully!!! Excellent work!!!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

This turned out lovely! The buttons and cord are *chef's kiss* What about making a Victorian style vest out of the leftover silk? Could be fun to play with the stripes on the bias!

[@val_nightlily]

Great project. You look like the real deal. Not that I was alive in the 1790s...

[@KathleenStidham]

A beautiful, and inspiring, project!

[@ushere5791]

you're way too young to play lady russell in persuasion, but this ensemble is exactly what i've always pictured her wearing.

[@debcarroll8192]

I love the back details so much! Could you maybe use the scraps to cover a parasol? A hat would be another accessory, although I know you have made several already.

[@sheilafoster6383]

I love it your So creative God bless people like you

[@lesleyharris525]

Hi, a bonnet and retacual (bag)would be cute, the dress looks beautiful 😍.

[@JessNicoleHandmade]

I so appreciate your videos, especially all the resources you share. So helpful and inspiring!

[@sarahmwalsh]

It's so gorgeous!! The pleating in the back and the buttons are just perfection.

[@angelaross1]

Great job Dixie

[@dee-annegordon5959]

Loved the pleating detail on the back.

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you!

[@CraftsyPenguin]

Such a beautiful gown! It was a joy to watch, thanks for the video :)

[@susankellam8844]

It loo!ks beautiful! I'm not real fond of making covered buttons either!

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks, I like the look of them but they’ve been a hassle for me to make

[@jenniferstocker5462]

The pleating and buttons on the back are such pretty details! And love the rustle of the silk! Just gorgeous!

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you ❤️

[@elainebye9090]

Gorgeous ensemble! I love those early 1800s styles. Georgette Heyer is one if my very favorite authors,, an she sets her novels in the late Georgian and Regency periods. I can just see your ensemble in one of her books!

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you! I’ll have to check out that writer

[@seamsuneven7824]

So stunning! You really did an amazing job!

[@sunndoyouknow25]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ This is so gorgeous!!!

[@skatfan]

Wow - it came out really well! I think you need a hat that goes more with the dress - maybe use some of the leftovers as trim for one? Anyway, congrats!

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks I’ll consider it!

[@michelleburt4198]

Looks fab!

[@SebastianGrimthwayte]

Gorgeous!

[@rcamels3042]

beautiful! you did an amazing job. I have plans (and some silk stashed) to make a mid-90s open robe!

[@Sewingistherapy]

The dress is lovely and the pleats are amazing! Erika

[@Dianestitchcraftrelax]

Thanks for sharing.

[@user-vw2dw3vl5g]

Are you able to tell me where to get the sleeve pattern you used? I think your work is excellent, and I know how hard it can be to cut your own patterns, so I’m really impressed! Great job!

[@coreygilles847]

I love how it looks on you! So classy

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks ❤️

[@nlkeyser]

Could you maybe use the silk to make a matching fan??

[@georgyporgy5539]

I’m not into costumes etc though I thoroughly enjoyed watching your thought/work process. Your work is meticulous I love the back detail. What do you do with these costumes, do you actually wear them out?

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Late in joining this discussion... I would make a vest out of it and do some simple machine embroidery.

[@PepperReed214]

Reticule and/or silk hat

[@Dianestitchcraftrelax]

I would make a hat with the leftovers.

[@nightyjae2128]

i think you should make your partner a matching vest to go with your dress

[@DixieDIY]

I’ve thought about making him a costume, but then I think “no, I want to wear it!” since I put so much effort into these projects. 😂 Maybe someday I’ll make a regency menswear look?

[@susuburleson878]

Ikat is pronounced “EE-cot”

[@eirianwalshatkins]

You need to get the Prym button maker - I have never seen that kit but it looks awful to use. I make billions of buttons with no bother…

[@DixieDIY]

I just looked up that tool. Looks cool thanks!

[@Elin.Noller]

I would save all the scraps and make a quilt.

[@DixieDIY]

That’d be a fancy quilt!