Over Christmas while on vacation in Florida, I sewed myself the 1909 Edwardian Dress. The dress is made out of white linen and fully lined with cotton fabric. (This dress is pretty heavy!) The only change I did was to take the zipper out of the back, and made the dress where it can just slip over my head. Thanks for looking!

Ashley P.

I love these beautiful beach photos! This dress looks perfect for the seashore, doesn’t it? Great work, Ashley!

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“My goodness, I started this skirt November 30th, but finally it’s wearable. Am quite happy with it…the drape is lovely and oooh, it’s fun to wear. It’s made of a pretty worsted wool plaid in a soft green with red and yellow accents and blue undertones. I chose the trained version, and also opted for the boned high waist. The skirt is hemmed as close to the length of similar examples shown in a 1910 Ladies Home Journal (thank you, Carol!), where the illustration of a nice suit shows the model’s shoe tips just peeking out in front, and a light train in back. I am wearing shoes with a 1.5 inch Louis heel, shoes of a type as close as I can get to 1909 in my (midget) price range. The skirt lovely to walk in: it swishes quietly and romantically. I have a double-flounced petticoat on underneath that comes to the shoe tops. It keeps the skirt from wrapping around my legs, and the train also helps when I walk. However, it’s so true that you must lift your skirts to climb stairs or step outside, and I found that the white petticoat would peep out when I lifted the skirt. Perhaps ladies of the day preferred black petticoats for a more modest effect? It would be nice to have a skirt lifter to attach a belt so that my hands would be free. I love the boned waist. It’s made with a facing, and the bones are attached to the seams under it. The result is so nicely low-bulk! Thank you, Jennie, for such an adaptable, lovely pattern! Now on to the Beatrix shirtwaist.

Very best to all,
Natalie”

This is the loveliest “Beatrix” Skirt I’ve yet seen from my pattern. I adore the dark plaid and the train. Wonderful work!

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“It’s finished. Here I am wearing my new, much better fitting, Edwardian Apron. Thank you very much for all the improvements on this pattern. This is sure to become a favorite for me. ~ Carol. K.”

Note how Carol changed the straps to criss cross over the back and tie through loops on the back waistband. Ingenious! I absolutely love this idea and incorporated it into my Girls’ Edwardian Apron Pattern!

Left: Romantic blouse; Right: “Beatrix” Shirtwaist
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“I have finished my first blouse from the Romantic era pattern and the Beatrix Shirtwaist pattern. I love them both! They went togehter very easily and look wonderful when done. I already have my second blouse of each pattern in the planning. Enjoy the pictures! I hope I have done your pattern drafting even the smallest justice. I so love the Romantic era pattern. The wing collar blouse is one of my favorite styles and I had looked for a pattern for several years. So, you can only imagine my delight in finding it on your site! I have just picked up some fabric for my second Romantic era blouse. It is a navy blue dress blouse fabric with quarter inch white polka dots on it - very 1940’s. I also have plans for another Beatrix blouse in the works. I am planning some lace insertion on this blouse. It is so very fun to sew and design your own creations. I certainly hope others have been as inspired by your patterns as I have. Thanks again for the great patterns! Have a super week,

Have a wonderful Spring,
Kathleen McC.”

I love how Kathleen used the scalloped edge of the pink eyelet at the hem of the “Beatrix” blouse. And the lace trimming on the Romantic blouse is a lovely, delicate touch. Great work!

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“Here are some pictures of me in the dress I made to wear to my daughter’s wedding from your 1909 Edwardian Dress Pattern. ~ Jacqueline S.”

Isn’t this a stunner? I love the overlay and the gorgeous lace used for this lovely mother of the bride!

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Here’s my mom, modeling a “Valentine” Edwardian Apron she made for my sister-in-law!

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“Here are a couple pictures of the skirt I made using your Beatrix skirt pattern, inspired by Cattle Kate skirts! All I did was to take the back skirt piece and put it on the fold, backed away from the fold by about 2″. Then I made a placket in the back that is hidden by the gathers. I took about 13″ off the bottom and added a 12″ flounce. I just wanted to give you the idea of what else is being done with your pattern! I know several of the ladies on the S&S board were saying how much they like the skirts from Cattle Kate, but the price was expensive…..I just wanted them to know you can do it for less….if they have your pattern, and if they don’t, well then they have a reason to purchase it! Carol K.” Great ideas, Carol!

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Carmen created a suit from my “Beatrix” patterns and a 1910s Tea Gown for her vintage dancing group. She writes, “I just love these patterns. I recommended this pattern [1910s Tea Gown] to a beginner friend of mine, and she also fell in love with how easily the dress went together. I highly recommend these patterns. Instructions are clear and precise. Thanks again! Carmen S.” Super, Carmen!

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Tiffani created a wonderful everyday Regency dress and an Edwardian apron from my patterns. She writes, “I was so thrilled to find your site. I actually ran across BakerLane first and decided that I’d tackle the sewing myself. Well, here’s the fruit of my labor. I’ve always been a “jeans and tennis shoe” girl, but I just LOVE how I feel when wearing my new dress and apron around the house. (I have 3 boys and am homeschooling the older 2.) Thank you sooo much for a wonderful design and extremely easy patterns to follow. One final note. The first day I wore my dress I was at my grandparent’s house and my 90 year-old grandfather told me he really liked my “snazzy new dress.” What a compliment coming from him, a man :). And the best part is, he didn’t know that I’d made it. He was just complimenting me on it. Thanks again and blessings to your family. ~Tiffani K.” Wow!