Regency with Flowers
This artwork showcases a beautifully crafted miniature dress in the Regency style (early 19th century), made from repurposed sewing pattern paper. The piece is displayed against a stark black background, which enhances its delicate appearance and intricate details.
The dress features the characteristic high waistline and empire silhouette of Regency fashion, with puffed short sleeves and a long, flowing skirt. What makes this piece particularly interesting is the creative use of materials—the pattern paper has been gently dyed to achieve a soft, aged parchment color with subtle variations in tone. The original printed text and measurement lines from the sewing pattern are still visible, creating interesting textural elements throughout the garment.
Small white flower embellishments adorn the waistline and lower portion of the dress, adding a touch of three-dimensional detail. There's also a central panel or overlay in a lighter shade running down the front of the dress, which creates a lovely contrast with the main fabric.
The French text fragments visible on the pattern paper add an authentic vintage quality to the piece, connecting your artwork to the tradition of dressmaking while transforming utilitarian materials into something artistic and evocative. It's a thoughtful exploration of fashion history through mixed media papercraft.
This artwork showcases a beautifully crafted miniature dress in the Regency style (early 19th century), made from repurposed sewing pattern paper. The piece is displayed against a stark black background, which enhances its delicate appearance and intricate details.
The dress features the characteristic high waistline and empire silhouette of Regency fashion, with puffed short sleeves and a long, flowing skirt. What makes this piece particularly interesting is the creative use of materials—the pattern paper has been gently dyed to achieve a soft, aged parchment color with subtle variations in tone. The original printed text and measurement lines from the sewing pattern are still visible, creating interesting textural elements throughout the garment.
Small white flower embellishments adorn the waistline and lower portion of the dress, adding a touch of three-dimensional detail. There's also a central panel or overlay in a lighter shade running down the front of the dress, which creates a lovely contrast with the main fabric.
The French text fragments visible on the pattern paper add an authentic vintage quality to the piece, connecting your artwork to the tradition of dressmaking while transforming utilitarian materials into something artistic and evocative. It's a thoughtful exploration of fashion history through mixed media papercraft.
This artwork showcases a beautifully crafted miniature dress in the Regency style (early 19th century), made from repurposed sewing pattern paper. The piece is displayed against a stark black background, which enhances its delicate appearance and intricate details.
The dress features the characteristic high waistline and empire silhouette of Regency fashion, with puffed short sleeves and a long, flowing skirt. What makes this piece particularly interesting is the creative use of materials—the pattern paper has been gently dyed to achieve a soft, aged parchment color with subtle variations in tone. The original printed text and measurement lines from the sewing pattern are still visible, creating interesting textural elements throughout the garment.
Small white flower embellishments adorn the waistline and lower portion of the dress, adding a touch of three-dimensional detail. There's also a central panel or overlay in a lighter shade running down the front of the dress, which creates a lovely contrast with the main fabric.
The French text fragments visible on the pattern paper add an authentic vintage quality to the piece, connecting your artwork to the tradition of dressmaking while transforming utilitarian materials into something artistic and evocative. It's a thoughtful exploration of fashion history through mixed media papercraft.
Dimensions: 28cm x 23xm x 6cm
Materials: Vintage sewing pattern paper, natural dyes, board, velvet
Care: Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the colours