How to Make an Early Regency Era Dress

[@canucknancy4257]

That is stunning! So floaty and flowy.

[@HistoricalBelle]

Thank you so much!! I really enjoy wearing it! ❤❤

[@honoraweaver788]

The dress turned out so pretty and you look very happy swishing around it.

[@HistoricalBelle]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@Elemiriel]

Can I just say, that dress, and all white muslin dresses in my view, really make YOU the star 😍 they're elegant and lovely, but the magic is that they remind us that WE are lovely 🥰❤ Well done!

[@HistoricalBelle]

Oh thank you so much! It is wonderful when a dress adds to a persons beauty and does not overpower or over shine it.😊🩷😊

[@TealCheetah]

Lucky decorating your white fabric with her magical black hair!

[@HistoricalBelle]

She always needs to add her own magical touch to each project 😻😻

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

Lovely dress 😻 Actually, the cloth known as muslin in Regency England was different from modern American muslin. It was a fine, lightweight semi-sheer (or very sheer!) cloth.

[@HistoricalBelle]

Thank you! And indeed, it is difficult to find such fine muslin as they had.

[@annemarieskidmore5194]

IKEA has some fine white striped and spot opaque cotton curtains which here in the Uk we all use to make Regency dresses from.💕

[@historical.isolde7918]

Yes, that is what I noticed. In the US, cotton calico is often called muslin (in addition, the making of a "muslin", or a mock-up, is what UK and Australia call a toile). A cotton voile is often a good semi-sheer substitute for Regency-style gowns.

[@historical.isolde7918]

@@HistoricalBelle Look at cotton voile as a good alternative. Also, Burnley & Trowbridge usually has a few historical-style cotton muslin's that work if you have the budget.