Jane Austen Evening

Last Saturday we attended the 2011 Jane Austen Evening – as most of you know, I’ve been sewing for this event for weeks, and the projects inspired me to start blogging. Whew! What fun, but I’m glad that now I get to enjoy my memories instead of worrying about what else I should be sewing!
My dress is from the classic Sensibility pattern, but I’ve fit and altered the bodice quite extensively. My version has a lower and wider neckline, I added to the bust height so that it can stay down around my ribcage and not ride up, I interlined the sleeves with organza to make them pouf, and updated the back closure to lacing instead of buttons.
Catching a few rays of daylight outside the ball.

 
Closest pictures I have to a front and back view of my dress. 
I’m pretty sure I got more compliments on my jewelry than my dress. As it should be!

With one of my dearest friends, Ashley. It was her first Regency Ball, and I think she’s hooked too!

Adam (Ashley’s husband) was a great sport. I think he was my favorite dance partner of the evening – he really got into the spirit, and took every opportunity to strike a dapper pose. 🙂

I think Chris and I usually look like this when we dance – him teasing me, and me looking mad. 😉

High Tea before the ball.
Sweets – sweet!
The Tea Master at work – all the servers wore period outfits, which was a nice touch.
One fellow setting up his table.

A couple of the nicely decorated tables. I don’t want to bother bringing all that china, but on Ashley’s suggestion I’m going to bring a tablecloth and centerpiece next year.
I have more pictures of the impressive menswear at the Ball that I’ll be sharing soon over at Fashioning Beau Brummell – please check that out too!
I don’t have many pictures of the dancing (I was too busy having fun!), but if you want to see more, check out the Jane Austen Evening Facebook page – there is loads more eye candy there!
  1. Laura January 25, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Looks like a great time! Your dress is exquisite!

  2. Noel in Napa January 25, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Bravo, brava, bravum. Trying to be PC and cover all of the bases. You both looked wonderful. Job well done!

  3. Beth January 25, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    Thank you both! My multiple personalities are appeased, Noel. 😉

  4. Robert E February 9, 2011 at 7:14 am

    That. Is. So. Cool.

    I wanna go.

  5. Robert E February 9, 2011 at 7:16 am

    By the way, this is Bobby. (my name is weird on the thing.)

    I like your blog.

  6. Beth February 9, 2011 at 7:20 am

    Thanks Bobby, I like yours too. 🙂

    Did you catch the part how the Jane Austen Evening is held at the same place as LindyGroove? When worlds collide…

  7. Anonymous November 1, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    Hi Beth, thankyou thankyou thankyou for your mens tail coat blog. End product looked fantastic!!!!
    From another Beth (in Australia) just starting her regency addiction.

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