I'm making the most ridiculous historical fashion ever -- an English Regency Court Gown

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

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[@jayneterry8701]

I'd so love too but can't afford to 😢 thought I was mentally scanning my own stash if I had anything! Most of my stuff is quilting. But this does make me wonder if someone could sponsor this costume? Patreon does do this in a way? Or another costumer ? Is there trading within the community like there is in the quilting one?

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

​@@jayneterry8701 No worries - please never feel obligated - even just liking/commenting/watching supports my channel. And I haven't heard of any sort of fabric exchange for costuming, but it's an interesting idea.

[@amb163]

LOL -- English Regency Court Dress has got to be one of the dumbest historical fashions ever, but they're also SO MUCH FUN. Yours is looking fantastic so far!

[@kikidevine694]

Someone should make one as a Dalek cosplay

[@werelemur1138]

@@kikidevine694 Brilliant!

[@Satu-zs7gm]

thanks to black Queen Charlotte 😂

[@TheEileen]

I love that people are finally starting to show these *bonkers* Regency court dresses! Go you! OMG, I'm laughing at your cat sooo hard. Clearly your cat is of the "my job is to sit on whatever you want to look at" - I had a cat like that. Sit down with a book, cat magically appears on top of book. Put book down to pet cat - get glared at - cat wanders away - pick up book - BOOM Cat magically appears again. Such memories! Kiss that furry little head for me, please.

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

I have 3 cats like this 😅

[@roxiepoe9586]

I can just see the Queen grinding her teeth at how people took her rule and totally made it ridiculous. At that point, she must have decided to just sit back and see far they could take it as she refused to react. If they are going malicious compliance, lets see how hard they will go! lol

[@Satu-zs7gm]

no.. the Queen hate the French and basically thought the hoop is the last stand against French influence in fashion

[@charlibrown7745]

The whole reason one goes to court is to get in good with the royals and nobles, not to be openly malicious by making the queens rules ridiculous.

[@aksez2u]

Don't apologize for doing math! I was never a whiz at it, but I think it's important to show how algebra, geometry, etc. are used in real life. It makes it easier to understand or at least appreciate when applied in a practical manner, rather than the theoretical way we usually learn in school 😊 This dress will be lovely!

[@ConstanceCravingnz]

String sequins are easy to sew on. Use a fairly sturdy needle, make sure you are sewing them in the direction where the sequins overlap away from the machine foot, so if you run your finger towards you they are smooth. The other way you'll go mad! Set the stitch length fairly long, and just go for it.

[@KyraDAVIS-jw6fi]

It would bring so much laughter to see the Featheringtons wear this. The court gown fashion plate with three side layers was my favorite

[@lazygardens]

When they showed the girls' presentations, they were in more typical fashions.

[@KyraDAVIS-jw6fi]

@@lazygardens I know but try to imagine the characters in those court gown fashion plates

[@lydianoack4552]

Darn you costube princesses and sew you to your own pincushions, I never wanted to do regency but now I kinda want to 😭 It's so great to watch you have fun with the structure, the fabrics and the trim. The regency court gown really is just about the most ridiculous, hilarious bit of fashion ever ❤

[@UYTRELLO]

That's a very interesting project, the English court gown. Yes the braid with the hanging stars will look fine over your striped silk petticoat. Happy sewing lady Rebecca!

[@mvrooks]

this is indeed a hilarious project! What would be really cool and very historical is if you did a video about remaking this court gown into something more practical after the costume, college gala. I think you mentioned that there are no surviving examples of these regency court gowns because they were quickly remade into something more wearable afterwards. As always, thanks for sharing!💛❤️

[@lazygardens]

Or turned into bed curtains and sofa upholstery

[@werelemur1138]

Malicious Compliance: Fashion Edition. I love them. Being a teenager in the 80s gave me an appreciation for the sartorially over-the-top.

[@JenInOz]

That stars & moons trim is gorgeous! I wouldn't mind adding some of it to my own stash!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Right? I wish it worked for this project, but I'm definitely saving that link for something in the future.

[@JenInOz]

WHY is there no moon & stars trim in silver out there? I have seen it in so many colours but no silver!

[@simbelmyne7767]

​@@JenInOzi feel that 😔

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

I shall soon be embarking upon a ridiculous project myself, I have finally discovered the perfect(ly ridiculous) headwear for medieval festivals when I'm not in a helm... it's called a chapeon if it's made from a liripipe hood rolled up and put on upside down, or if made as a hat inspired by that, a cock's comb hat. I love how the diagonals are working out!

[@nikigunn]

"And this turned into a cat." I love Dora!

[@carmendavila272]

I know that if anyone can make a regency court gown, you can! I think that maybe it would be a good project to turn it into a new dress after as the women would have done back then.

[@lindadunn2591]

I am immersed, literally, in this project! I am about to start the skirt. I feel as though I could take a leap and let myself get carried away by a summer breeze.😊

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

You can do it! Are you recreating a specific plate, or creating your own design?

[@Yotam1703]

This really is an Easter egg in the grand scheme of historical fashion, huh

[@kikidevine694]

The purple and the fabric that's on the dress form would be gorgeous

[@AudreyMasonStory]

I came here to say the same thing

[@gera-gera-chan]

highkey agree-- I definitely think it would be prettier than the red/green....

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

11:21 this fashion plate really is just so ridiculous and it's hilarious!

[@aliceedinburgh9203]

Please say you'll finish the blue dress sometime--I was so looking forward to seeing that one! Thanks.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Yes, I definitely will!

[@Douliette]

Omg this already looks wonderfully ridiculous, i love it!!!

[@RachelShadoan]

Maybe you can use that lovely gold trim around the sleeves!

[@grandy2875]

I wish I had the patience to make things like these projects, but I don't and I know that I don't so I live vicariously through all of you lovely ladies ☺️ On the subject of the gold lace trimmings ,,, to my eye, (and through multiple technologies/screens between the recording and the viewing), the antique gold looks to be a better match to the colour scheme of the skirt fabric as opposed to the slightly brassier yellow gold tone of the wider stash lace, and could possibly be a more subtle contrast to the shot taffeta and the metallic striped fabric of the sleeves and bodice... but hey, that's just me...🥴 I am always impressed with your projects and have my favourites and I'm equally as certain that this one will be just as lovely. Can't wait to see the completed gown 😍 💗🫂 🙃🐨🇦🇺

[@brandyloutherback9288]

Yas Queen! I love them! Also, Bridgerton S3 really went hard on Big, ridiculous 1830s sleeves, didn't they? I wish The Little Mermaid remake went as hard on 1830's ridiculous sleeves for Vanessa!

[@KitOfTheWeirdWoods]

right? Cressida Cowper's outfits are always ridiculous, but I think she is just so ready for the 1830s, she is ready to rock that so much.

[@brandyloutherback9288]

@@KitOfTheWeirdWoods The goal was to look as much like a porcelain doll as possible?!

[@kindalegendary-mh4wk]

lol those dresses look so wild! can't wait to see how yours turns out!

[@toadlessgirl]

Hey! Hoping I can shed a bit more light on the history side of this for you. The fashion plates you showed are from (in order)… 1805 (purple), 1797 (yellow), 1807 (red), 1800 (blue), 1799 (green), 1795 (striped with huge pannier), 1810 (white drapery), 1808 (diagonal gold fringe), 1799? (I’ll have to double check this one, dark purple bodice), 1817 (pink frou frou), 1796 (dark train and moons) and 1799 (yellow with leaves). If you put them in chronological order you can probably work out, as you theorized, that the different styles you mentioned are from different time periods. Court fashion, like all fashion, was still heavily trend-driven despite how niche it was. Some vocab for the basic components of a court gown: the petticoat (large exposed skirt), the draperies (self explanatory, and more common later on in the period), the body (bodice) and the train (which was always present even if it’s not visible in fashion plates). The body and train were sometimes collectively called “the mantle” as they were often in one piece, sometimes with the draperies attached as well. Don’t worry at all about going over the top with your trim/embellishments as they could get truly ridiculous, especially in the 1780s and 90s. Stars, moons, sequins, gemstones, flowers, lace, ribbons, bows, wreaths, feathers, leaves, wheat ears, beads, fringe, rope, tassels, chains, colored foil, rhinestone pineapples… you name it, it probably popped up at least once or twice. Queen Charlotte owned a set of diamond stars and a diamond crescent moon that she used to embellish her court dress on numerous occasions. She often wore the crescent moon on her head-dress or turban. I have a much higher definition copy of the 1795 plate you’re referencing, as well as the moon dress if you’d like copies. The blurry inscription on the 1795 plate reads “Published as the Act directs Feb 1, 1795, by N. Heideldorff, at the Gallery of Fashion Office, No. 90 Wardour Street”. The fact it was published in February means it would have been worn for the Queen’s birthday in January, as that was the only major winter Court function.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@violetsnotroses3640]

What a fabulous, ridiculous project! So excited to see how it turns out!

[@vallabore980]

This will be interesting seeing you all trying to sit around a table at the Gala. Looks like fun!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

I'm hoping to get a reservation at the restaurant, but they haven't called me back...

[@wangofree]

Oooh the purple!!! Yes, please use that!!

[@highstepnightowl]

I am in awe of the scale of work you're taking on. Good gracious, you go girl! Just amazing.

[@melissashiels7838]

I got that same dark purple and gold taffeta from Fancy Styles Fabric a few years ago - i got it as a free yard and made a sleeveless spencer with peplum and matching turban and reticule. I think it would be great as a bodice/spencer with train for your ECRG.

[@Lea-bw9wj]

It was fun that you used so much from your stash. Makes me think that a stash busting dress would be fun

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Stash busting dresses are great! Esp if you have items in your stash that aren't earmarked for a particular project.

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

I'm so excited to see regency court gowns! They look so ridiculous in fashion plates but I struggle to wrap my head around the silhouette.

[@gracie9658]

I live these they are so goofy. I'vw never seen anyone make one before so I look forward to the result !

[@Nessi-dances]

I love the spangle idea! 💜

[@mandylavida]

I love the way you throw yourself into tbese projects - you just talk faster and faster the more excited you get. Breath, good woman, breath! Love that moon and stars trim - I saw that recently and nearly bought it just for the sake of it.

[@TryinaD]

Omg, I am hoping more and more historical costumers try it out lol

[@sleepycalico]

The broadness of these court gowns reminds me of those toilet paper doll covers. Erf. But I'm sure your dress will be beautiful, thanks to your mad talent. LOVE that moons and stars lace trim. Maybe put that lace on your list to Santa Claus.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

It's going to be whimsically stunning!

[@kayta84]

Court dresses is hilarious 😂 but it's makes for fantastic videos ❤

[@lilykatmoon4508]

This is going to be a super fun dress. I really love the fabric and trim and where you’re going with the whole outfit. Dora was cracking me up when she was disrupting your math lesson, lol. Do you have any videos where you explain how to do sewing math or perhaps point me to other resources? Looking forward to seeing this progress. Take care.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! Most of the math I usually do is just scaling up from fashion plates or other images, so it's just finding x, and I tend to intersperse those equations into my videos as I do them. This is definitely the most complicated math I've had to do for a project!

[@RachelShadoan]

I love this sooooo much, what a fun silhouette! I am so impressed by what you did with the stripes!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@centurycountess4949]

oh my gosh I loved these dresses! I know it was a style but I love how it looks like two fashions both regency and rococo combined, When I was younger and was starting to learn bits of history fashion I always thought we had 18th century then this dress then regency dress. thought of making one myself in the past, but I wanted to also add my love of sewing to it, and I remember during quarantine era making a drawing where the skirt looked like a pin cushion with fake pins even a ribbon made to look like measuring take as a type of lace trim.

[@bekytg9393]

When you were showing the maths. I was thinking, you are such a smart cookie. Always admire how much work you put into these gem projects.

[@lindadunn2591]

Love the purple stripe!

[@beatriceotter8718]

I started cackling when you said what you were going to do, and continued cackling all the way through. Have fun!

[@Siennaflower]

Your skirt seams turned out so beautifully!!! ❤

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@jayneterry8701]

I went back to see the other video as you suggested 1st. 👍 very enjoyable. I haven't seen Bridgeton yet but did catch 2 videos; Instyle costumes and AD sets. Both behind the scenes of B. Dora saying 🐈 ' No thats not the math Mommy' lol I kept wondering how all that fullness at the waist , that the drawings didnt show, happen? Excellent matching 😍 Dora' Mommy hold still i want to hide under your skirt' 🐈😀. Shes a cutie.

[@Sabatuar]

Yesssss. I'm so glad more people are making these ridiculous things.

[@tinaj984]

Love this!! It will be so much fun to see this finished Regency dress!! Yaay!!💖💖💖😍😍😍

[@SandieMitchell]

I'm loving this! 😍I can't wait to see what trims you go with.

[@RianShafer]

I'm thinking to drop the panier a bit lower. I think those ladies back then had their own elbow rests. lol I love the trim with the moons! I'd find a use for that one. Have you inquired if the Joanne's by you is going to be closing? The one closest to me might.

[@lindadunn2591]

Like the creative undergarment. S uish it in front to bzck.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

I don't think mine is, and I hope that doesn't change!

[@cap4life1]

I fully support this! I’ve always wanted to create one because no one has done it and posted about it on social media. Maybe I’ll do this for a bridgerton event 😂😂

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Do it!

[@ConstanceCravingnz]

Oooh you could also spraypaint the trim, to correct the gold! And even maybe add some gold leaf.

[@hrhprincesstricia4734]

Maybe the gold trim you only have a yard of could be used to decorate the neckline?

[@Itstheshoes22]

Love your channel 😁, you make such beautiful garments. Dora is soooooo cute, love cats, they always do what they want even if it gets in their humans way 🤣😻. Hugs from the UK X

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@Karmadelica]

Oh yay I love these ridiculous looking things! Excited to see how it turns out.

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

That’s an interesting look! Love the fabric choices!

[@taylortomblin]

Hiya! You mentioned that the pocket panniers compressed a bit when you put the layers over it. Suppose you stuffed the pocket panniers? Maybe use some of those plastic packing pillows that one gets in Amazon boxes; they won’t add weight and you said you can’t use the actual pockets anyway. Just a thought. ❤

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Yeah, I'm trying to figure out a lightweight way to make the pocket hoops not compress - I'm thinking possibly a vertical boning channel, but not sure yet. I definitely don't want it to add any more weight!

[@katebowers8107]

Crazy idea-but I love it!

[@JulieKowing]

Costume college is something I SO want to do

[@TheEternallyAggrieved1999]

I'm probably in a minority here but they are so oddly eccentric looking they are strangely endearing.

[@annedacosta2864]

I love your cat!

[@michellecornum5856]

The diagonal was an EXCELLENT idea. It's too bad that the court dresses are such a ridiculous silhouette.

[@saulemaroussault6343]

Everyone is making these, it’s hilarious.

[@JenInOz]

What size shoes do you wear? My wedding shoes were white leather (?) embroidered with gold. They might fit the description from this dress?

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

US 12. I have a pair of pointed toe flats in ivory with little gold rhinestones on them that I plan to probably wear.

[@JenInOz]

My shoes are probably a 10 so they wouldn't fit you :-( it's the thought that counts, though...

[@jennifertonge-martin3110]

You know best, but looking on my computer, I like the gold with the tan stripe taffeta

[@twinnish]

Love this!

[@MissingRaptor]

I'm thinking that the diagonal stripes are meant to show wealth. "Look at me, I'm so rich, I can afford a truly ridiculous amount of this extremely elaborate fabric sewn in a way that is basically wasteful" Your dress is looking fantastic though 🤩

[@lornaperryman489]

I don't know if it would help or not.But prior attire just put out a short yesterday on some regency.Gowns and a courtgown is in it

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Yeah, she apparently is going to have a pattern for one in her next book, though that doesn't come out till the end of the year.

[@LiseWaring]

the sequins would be easy, just time consuming. You simply zigzag over them. Start by doing one row in the middle, and and once you get a feel for the time involved, you can alternate rows of with or without sequins depending on how much time you have.

[@talosheeg]

You are braver than me 😂😂. I find regency court gowns so ridiculous

[@hrhprincesstricia4734]

Have you considered your yellow fabric with the stripey skirt?

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

They definitely wouldn't go together. The red goes with it really nicely though.

[@ElizabethEstervig]

For the diagonal could you piece it like a giant bias tape?

[@ElizabethEstervig]

🤣🤣🤣 I wrote too soon! You totally figured it out. Yay Math!

[@Carrot101-5]

Not sure if this helps I find AliExpress really great for lace the only problem is tacks a bit to be delivered

[@hrhprincesstricia4734]

I like the sunshine yellow plate best. I very much do not dig the striped cream skirt fabric.

[@jeanetteferree6118]

In the description of this dress, it mentioned stars on the hat.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Yeah, it says there's a diamond star in the front -- I'm guessing they mean like a brooch.

[@MrNatethraB]

Oh my god, it’s gonna be so ugly I can’t wait to see it finished! The Featheringtons could never!

[@ElizabethEstervig]

Kitty!!! 😻

[@saraa3418]

It's giving 1960s does 1780s, but make it maternity, and I kind of love it?

[@HockityPock]

Dora is *helping* 😂

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

30:04 you look like a fairy bug. 😂 🧚‍♀️

[@GoingApeCostume]

Return trim? I get it. It's logical. But how?

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

It's why I prefer to order unknown sewing entities from Amazon -- everything has free returns. The trade-off is that it comes in 5/10/20 yard lengths, so you can't just get like 1 yard of something if you need it.

[@GoingApeCostume]

​@@LadyRebeccaFashions LOL, I was just ribbing...aka, you should see my stash. How does one actually return fabric and trim, how how how? It's like proving Bigfoot exists!

[@ridgewalker5718]

Fashion of the absurd!

[@TealCheetah]

Hi Dora

[@lynndragon2536]

mmmm id love to raid your fabrics that stuff is never available in my area no silks or polished cottons... just regular cotton and polyester some rayon and linen

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

That's why I go to the fabric district in LA once a year!

[@lynndragon2536]

@@LadyRebeccaFashions if only there are no fabric districts in a close area to me... alas

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

​@lynndragon2536 yeah, same. LA is 1100 miles away!