Day 5 of the Jane Austen Dress

day 5: Jane Austen dress
Today I took a break from actual sewing because the muslin was freaking me out.

I know it’s so I can make sure it “fits right” but on a style of clothing that is so very different from what I’m used to, how do I know if it is fitting right?

I read some internet articles on regency fitting and regency stays, but just let them sit in the back of my mind, I wasn’t sure yet how to apply the knowlege.

Also I needed a helper.

So I weeded the garden and contemplated the fact that I’m actually about Mrs. Bennett’s age and not Elizabeth Bennett’s age.