Jane 1790's Shift with deeper drawstring regency neckline

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My first attempt at a Freesewing pattern after seeing the website shared multiple times on a few sewing Facebook pages I follow.

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As I’m making a regency outfit and had already tried making a regency shift from a purchased pattern but on which the shoulders were too wide, I thought I’d try the Jane shift.

I used the offered options to shorten the sleeve length and also the hem length. I cut the neckline much deeper so it will not show under my regency dress. Added a bias binding casing for a drawstring around the neckline to ensure it won’t fall off my shoulders.

Made in white 100% cotton.

Blue at the neckline is not part of the shift (it's my bathers that help me fill out my manequin to be more me-sized).
Blue at the neckline is not part of the shift (it's my bathers that help me fill out my manequin to be more me-sized).956×1802 233 KB

Above: Happy with the completed item. Note shortened sleeves and drawstring around neckline, which is cut much deeper than the original Jane pattern.

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