Saturday, November 15, 2008
Regency Gown and Jacket ...
The past few weeks, I have been working on sewing my gown
for the Marine Corps Ball that my beloved & I were to attend.
I chose the regency gown pattern with modifications.
I used the regency sleeve and skirt with a square neck bodice.
I widened the bodice for gathering, gathered it, & attached it
to a waistband then added a ribbon and a rose.
Here is the final project...
I was thankful for the elegant look
without the compromise of modesty.
In addition to the gown,
I opted to make a long regency jacket
This was my first time making this & it was quite a challenge
(since I didn't have time to practice on it).
I was glad that it turned out as well as it did
(& that I had gotten extra material for mess ups).
I, also, whipped up a little drawstring purse/bag
to go along with the gown...
No pattern was used.
I simply used a large bowl to draw a circle
on two pieces of fabric then sewed them together,
turned them right side out, slip stitched the opening,
made a casing, and a 'drawstring.
Very simple and practical for the evening.
Here are my beloved and I together...
lol
Here we are on a more 'serious' note...
We sat through the ceremony and the dinner
then left as the "social hour" commenced.
We had a lovely time and enjoyed our evening together.
"My beloved is mine, and I am his..."
~ Song of Solomon 2:16
Labels:
Keepers at Home,
Marital Musings,
military matters
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21 comments:
Ahhh...a thing of beauty that Marine Corps uniform is! I love how you added the red to your dress to match the blood stripe on his pants. Nice touch. Very thoughtful. You are a beautiful couple and I enjoy reading about your family. Your children are so sweet and you much be very proud of them.
Semper Fi!
Kristine *Ü* (former USMC wife)
Wow, I love your dress, it's so pretty.
BTW, you and your beloved are a beautiful couple. Love that uniform!
Saluting your solider!
You are so talented! The gown is lovely and you are a lovely couple!!!
Just stopped by to let you know my computer is working again.
Good job on the dress and jacket!!!
I agree, you did a wonderful job and it turned out just beautifully. I know what you mean about leaving before the social hour. I haven't been to it but have heard I didn't miss anything.
You two are a beautiful couple.
The dress is gorgeous. I love that it matches your husband's uniform. You both look very nice! I hope that you had a good time.
You did a beautiful job on the dress. It's so wonderful to have formalwear that is actually modest.
Glad you had a good time!
You are so very blessed with the talent of sewing, the dress and jacket look beautiful on you, love the pouch/purse, Bill is looking good,(HI Bill,Thank You for your service,we love you)Of course I Love you to Christina and the kids. I'm miss'n all of ya's very much. I love all your new pictures too.
Love Mom
What a beautiful job you did on your dress AND your coat.
I am impressed.
You both look so great together. Such a blessing to each other, and those around you. :)
I love the post!
Hi Christina,
Oh, your gown turned out sooo lovely. I love the way your dress matches his dress pants - great idea! And the jacket, oh the jacket - it's beautiful! It looks really pretty on you - you can make me one of those any time :). What a good looking couple. Every time I see your sewing creations, it makes me want to take up sewing - but I know almost nothing about sewing. I can do home decor stuff & help the girls a bit, but to sew something for myself is unknown territory. lol Have a Blessed day!!!
Looks like you did a great job!
Absolutely beautiful!
Your outfit came out so lovely! I adore the picture of you and hubby sticking out your tongues. My dear hubby thought it was funny too. God bless you both.
Very pretty! You did an excellent job. :)
I am glad you enjoyed your evening. You both look very nice. I have to say that the Marine dress uniform is the best looking dress uniform of all the branches. They just look so sharp!
Blessings
Beautiful! I love that you match ... and the silk lapels on your jacket - such an elegant touch! You make a darling couple. :o)
You two are a beautiful couple!! I know you are proud of your Marine.
You looked beautiful! Y'all make such a handsomen pair. And I LOVE the jacket. It's gorgeous!!
~Kristi
Kristine ~ Yes, the Marine Corps uniform is wonderful! Thank you for your kind words & for visiting!
Semper Fi ;o)
Tori ~ Thank you! I love that uniform, too!!
Valerie ~ Thank you! Ü
Theresa ~ Thank you! So glad you're up & running, again.
Mrs. Trixi ~ Thank you. Yes, 'social hour' is not for us and since it is not required we choose to leave then. But I was glad to support my beloved during an evening he was surrounded by his fellow Marines.
Rachel ~ Thank you. I'm glad us matching was noticeable. We did have a good time being together.
Melody ~ Thank you. Yes, it was a blessing to be able to make something modest to fit the 'occasion'.
Mama ~ Thank you. I am glad that you liked it! I love you & miss you. (Lord willing, we'll be seeing you soon!)
Madeleine ~ Thank you for your kind words.
PlainJane ~ Thank you! The jacket was a real challenge. ;o)
If you can do home decor, you can learn pattern sewing for clothing. I knew NOTHING 5-6 years ago and was able to learn. You could, too. ;o) Come for a visit & I'd love to get you started!
Blessings ~ Thank you! And thank you for visiting.
Nikowa ~ Thank you very much.
Michelle ~ Thank you! My beloved & I have always played in pictures. Even one of our wedding photos, we are sticking our tongues out. I guess you could call it our 'signature' in photos. We are often found with our tongues out in our photo books!
Mrs. Melody ~ Thank you very much! I agree that the Marine dress blues is the best uniform (but, I confess, I have a biased opinion). I do love the way they look, too!
Jodi ~ Thank you. I have always wanted us to match & was so glad we were able to! The silk lapels were actually an accident that turned out quite well! ;o)
Nikki ~ Thank you! I am proud of him. Ü
Kristi ~ Thank you very much!
All of your kind words & encouragement have been such a blessing! Thank you!
~ Christina
Christina,
You looked beautiful, and your husband looked handsome. What a lovely thing to be able to make your own formal wear!
Your gown turned out lovely. You and your DH look very happy. The Pictures are great~
Take care. Lisa
This came out beautiful!! I have this pattern and really like the way you fixed the neckline. Your version is one of the prettiest I have seen form this pattern.
Blessigns,
Patti
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