Spencer jacket

This is my entry for February’s Historical Sew Monthly challenge “Blue”. It wasn’t my initially intended entry, which was supposed to be a smart and clever-looking new pale …

A noticeable feature in Regency fashion is the military inspiration in jackets and bodices, with elaborate cuffs, Hussar + Brandenburg pipings, closings and decorations, and also epaulettes and sho…

Woman's Spencer Jacket and Petticoat, Unknown, France, circa 1815, Costumes, Jacket: cotton plain weave; skirt: cotton plain weave with linen net and cotton plain-weave appliqués.

Spencer jacket, early 19th century

Spencer - a short jacket worn by both men and women. It ended at the waistline for men and just under the bosom for women. It could be made with or without sleeves and contrasted the rest of the outfit in color.

Spencer Jacket, ca. 1810

Simone Maria on Instagram: “Throwback to my Hamilton spencer jacket! 🪡 I am still quite proud of how this jacket turned out, since It had so many new techniques, and…”

When my mom said she'd make me a mid-Victorian ball gown, I bought a lot of fabric -- 20 yards of changeable silk taffeta in hunter green/black. Here's her handiwork (thanks, mom): I had plenty left over. When a winter Regency event came up, I had my favorite seamstress make me a 1797 dress from period-correct Neheleni

In december, the pattern company Sense & Sensibility had a sale and as their patterns can also be bought as e-patterns, I couldn’t resist. Paper patterns often involve expensive shipping,…