Working with commercially available costume patterns will sooner or later make you scratch your head and the desire crops up that this ought to be easier.........and fit better...........and be less complicated.........and so Dragonfly Studio patterns were born. Most of them exist only in paper form for my own use, but I hope this will change over time. The first pattern I developed is for a basic and rather simple Regency era dress, but any dressmaker or seamstress with some experience can easily modify the basic pattern to do countless other things which could lead to the creation of a stunning one of a kind design......Please do not be deterred by the fact that I never managed to get my first pattern professionally printed, the hand traced copies I will send you in the mail work just as good as a copy you'd buy at your local fabric store. Each copy is traced directly from my Master template onto a paper much sturdier than regular pattern tissue paper, but not thick enough to cause issue while pinning to your fashion material. In other words, I think you'll really like it when you get there.
Each pattern comes in single size and is $17 a piece. This includes First Class shipping, cost of paper and envelope. I do ship outside the US, but if you think about ordering from the UK, for example, please e-mail me first, as you have to pay actual international shipping, which is, sadly, much higher. I have to process a custom PayPal invoice for you, DO NOT USE MY CHECK OUT system if you do not live in the US. As always, if you have any questions, just shoot!
Ute :o)
Measurements and size chart for my Regency gown patterns:
Bust 34 36 38 40 42
Waist 26.5 28 30 32 34
Hip 36 38 40 42 44
Pattern size 10 12 14 16 18
These pattern sizes are NOT wrong, I did not make a mistake, the pattern will have a better fit if it is made a size smaller than what you would usually make.
The basic Dragonfly Studio pattern, "Jane". Please select your pattern size from one of the buttons above....
This is a Regency Era style dress pattern featuring a high waisted Empire style skirt with back pleats, short sleeves and darted front bodice. Back bodice can be made up in 2 styles, one with back darts (easier), the other with princess style seams. Since the skirt is a straight column style, you can easily add to the paper pattern piece as you need for your own height. You can modify the neckline front and back for a different look. Add a second top skirt from a sheer for a more ball gown like look. This pattern will provide a great fit without the need for period undergarments, which, for modern woman, can and are a hassle to wear. The pattern simply works with you just the way you are, but I do recommend a properly fitted underwire bra for good lift and nice shape.
"Cassandra", a more neo grecian looking design for the bodice and sleeves, but maintaining the flattering skirt shape from "Jane".....This pattern requires a bit of sewing experience and should probably not be tackled by someone just starting out with sewing, some of the inside finnishing tactics might be confusing to you.
This pattern has a gathered look for the front and a Raglan style sleeve, which is much shorter up the outside of your arm than the "Jane" sleeve. The cut of the sleeve makes it "drape" very daintily over the ball of your shoulder. The sleeves are held up by shoulder straps not visible when wearing the dress. The bodice is lined in a fitted liner, shaping the bust with darts. This gives the fit and comfort you are looking for, while the outer gathered bodice gives the look you want. This pattern is best made up from thinner and more flimsy fabrics, so the gathers look nice and light. A dull sheen satin or heavier cottons is not well suited for this gown.
