The “Ins and Outs” of a Maggie May dress

A quick glimpse inside a Maggie May dress- details of an 1860s era day dress

1860s era day dress 1860s era day dress lining
(included are the hem binding details often used in the making of original Victorian era dresses
and the lining details of an 1860s era bodice).

About Susan

Hi! My name is Susan and I am a historian, seamstress, teacher, mother, and wife. My passion for history has manifested itself in the art of recreating clothing from different periods of time. Growing up in the American South, I am heavily schooled in the art of recreating clothing from the 19th century. After nearly a decade of immersing myself primarily in the Victorian period, I found the need to branch out and explore other periods of time. However, it is my connection with the American South and the clothing of rural America that continues to be the driving force behind my designs.