Attention Historic Seamstresses! I am really excited to announce I have begun working with an American fabric distributor who carries an extensive line of high quality reproduction cotton prints!I am going to do my best to be competitive on pricing.Many…
Our latest commission was for a Civil War era/1860s very merry Christmas gown inspired by theWhite cotton walking dress with black soutache braid work (c. 1862) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art The gown is made of emerald green…
Maybe someday somewhere someone will publish a book documenting the inside of period garments- the parts that get overlooked- the parts that are so very valuable to historical seamstresses everywhere. A book something akin to Fashion in Detail except it…
I recently had the pleasure of designing a bustle gown inspired by the Natural Form Era (1875-1883) for a customer in The Netherlands. This gown is for a Victorian Era wedding she will be attending. The bride has requested guests…
I found this gown at Past Perfect Vintagevia theVintage Fashion Guild’s blog. Past Perfect Vintage isa purveyor of antique fashions and a source I have used in my Costume History Pages. Here are the details:Antique 1880s Victorian Bustle Print Cotton…
I recently completed a Victorian era middle- upper middle class School Boy’s suit for a customer in Cairo, Egypt. The suit consists of a pair of trousers, shirt, waistcoat, cravat, and wool hat. Victorian etiquette called for boys (and men)…
One of my favorite freelance costumers now has a website! If you are not yet familiar with Fanny Wilk- owner of Temps d’ Elegance, her costuming is absolutely exquisite. She creates period women’s clothing from the Renaissance up to…
One 1880s era sporting dress: One beautiful Fairy: With a little Mary Poppins: And a gorgeous view: Equals one great time!