Hello sweet friends. Welcome to a historic Fashion Friday. Today’s post features a Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown.
Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown
Back in late February, a severe snowstorm shut down the state of Texas for several days. Many, ourselves included, were without power and water for several days. I spent my days helping neighbors in need and hand-beading a Regency-era gown. It was inspired by the lovely dresses featured in the recent Bridgerton series on Netflix. After joining the Bridgerton-inspired Costuming Facebook page organized by Bianca Hernandez I set to work.
The Pattern
I used a pattern that is well-loved by many. The Laughing Moon #138 Ladies’ Back Closing Regency Gown. The instructions are very good. The pattern pieces went together very well. I am just not quite sure if the pattern is for me or not. Despite making 2 mockups in my proper undergarments I don’t really care for the finished look. But given that I attempted to get the gown to fit well all by myself that may be where the issue lies. Trying to fit a historic pattern on oneself is fairly difficult. Where is a ladies’ maid when you need one?
Pink Silk
I also had just four yards of pink silk on hand. Thankfully I was able to eke out the gown because the fabric was 60″ wide. I had purchased it in the Dallas Fabric District. It was just $5 a yard as there were a few flaws in the fabric. Most are hidden in the sleeves which I covered in a net overlay.
The hand beading took around 30 hours + to complete. Both bugle and round glass beads of various sizes were used as well as some iridescent sequins.
I’m still trying to find a Regency-inspired hairstyle that is flattering on me.
These photos were taken just a few days after the snowstorm. It’s amazing how the weather can change so quickly!
I may change the hook and eye closure to buttons as I don’t really care for how it looks.
This Week’s Video
This week’s short video provides additional photos and construction details of the Bridgerton Inspired Beaded Regency Gown. Enjoy!
See you Sunday!
Laura
You totally amaze me. This is stunning. You really are such an amazing seamstress and fashion designer.
It’s a beautiful dress, Laura. The beading is exquisite!
Oh Laura, WOW – the hand beading is spectacular on this dress! And I think it looks great on you!
Wow…that beading is something! Love it.
This is really lovely, Laura. It’s a beautiful color — that’s great fabric!
Loved your decoupage egg video, too!
Beautiful!!
I think this dress looks spectacular on you! Gorgeous color and the beading is so well done, you have a tremendous talent.
Beautiful work Laura! I wish I grew up near you so I could have been influenced by your amazing creativity and zest for all these amazing projects !
And thank you for sharing the tip about keeping the pins inside the seam allowance while pinning the pattern. xo