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

[@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!

[@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!

[@wolkehauch7445]

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

[@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 😂

[@indiabilly]

Would the remnants be enough for a bonnet? Xx

[@DixieDIY]

I would, depending on the size of it

[@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

[@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!

[@HistoricalBelle]

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

[@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

[@ushere5791]

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

[@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!

[@patriciakellyadams134]

I love these kind of dress diary videos.

[@aetamat]

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

[@jeannebrooks6003]

Beautiful! Use leftovers for a silk covered bonnet

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

So pretty and summer-y.💛

[@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

[@sarahmwalsh]

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

[@autumn7143]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@halfmiledrift3514]

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

[@KathleenStidham]

A beautiful, and inspiring, project!

[@sheilafoster6383]

I love it your So creative God bless people like you

[@JessNicoleHandmade]

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

[@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.

[@jenniferstocker5462]

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

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you ❤️

[@dee-annegordon5959]

Loved the pleating detail on the back.

[@DixieDIY]

Thank you!

[@Sewingistherapy]

The dress is lovely and the pleats are amazing! Erika

[@CraftsyPenguin]

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

[@seamsuneven7824]

So stunning! You really did an amazing job!

[@angelaross1]

Great job Dixie

[@lesleyharris525]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@val_nightlily]

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

[@coreygilles847]

I love how it looks on you! So classy

[@DixieDIY]

Thanks ❤️

[@rcamels3042]

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

[@michelleburt4198]

Looks fab!

[@Dianestitchcraftrelax]

Thanks for sharing.

[@SebastianGrimthwayte]

Gorgeous!

[@sunndoyouknow25]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ This is so gorgeous!!!

[@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?

[@Dianestitchcraftrelax]

I would make a hat with the leftovers.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!