dressing like Jane

 I tried on my Regency gown. Well, I tried to try it on - it doesn't fit anymore. But I did such a good job on it - I'm amazed. It's nice and heavy, with the whole thing except the sleeves lined. I made the piping and put it in all the bodice seams

The back center section has gathers, and is lower, like a small train. These bodices are meant to be snug, and, even though I weigh more than I did, my extra weight isn't on top. But I've also done some exercising since then which may account for it. So it doesn't fit, but I don't think I can get rid of it. It's the nicest thing I've ever made. As for trying to match up all the plaid - well, I did the best I could.

Years ago, I wore it to work one day; there was a sign hanging over my back (had my hair up, of course), which said something like, Do You Know Who I Am?  It was quiet at the library that day, and only a few women gave it a try. Nobody got it, I'm sorry to say. A couple guessed Charlotte Bronte! Well, they were on the right track. More than one said "nice dress". Not, Why are you wearing a dress from the past?, but Nice Dress. Funny. 

I'm amazed that I was able to do this.