Regency spencer

Regency spencer jacket, circa 1805. Historically accurate design, made of linen with cotton lining and hook and eye closure. (Third picture is inside out.)

Posts about Regency bodiced petticoat written by Tea in a Teacup

The Jane Austen Festival in Louisville is fast approaching! Are you looking to amp up your Regency costuming experience? Maybe you love the festival, but have never dressed up. Maybe you made a dre…

The other day I thought I'd pop down to the thrift store and find a little blazer to cut up and make into a functional, although not historically accurate, Spencer jacket. I didn't find one. Instead, I pulled out some stash fabs and an old

Jean | Breaking out this cute sleeveless spencer this weekend and I can’t wait! It was such a fun little project and I never had a chance to wear… | Instagram

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I’ve been a bit slow about publishing recently, and there’s a good reason for that! This project has been taking up my whole life! I think it was worth it, though. This project is the c…