Posted in 1830s, 1840s, Commissions
This late 1830s-early 1840s era smocked gown was made for a production at the Santa Fe Opera. It is 100% cotton with a muslin lined bodice and sleeve. The smocking is all done by machine and the skirt unhemmed as…
Posted in Extant garments, Fashion History
Downton Week! Happening Now on Facebook! Stop by and share YOUR favorite GRANTHAM-WORTHY attire in celebration of DOWNTON’s FINAL SEASON!
Posted in 1780s, 1790s, 1800-1810, 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, Atelier, Book Reviews, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Corsets and Underthings, Costume Design, Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops, Extant garments, Fashion History, Historical Sewing, Millinery, Opportunities, Reproduction Fabrics, Research, WWI
Wow! We’ve had an amazing year! I feel like I say that at the end of every year, but 2015 really turned out to be one of our busiest of all time! I estimate over the course of the past…
Posted in Reproduction Fabrics
Now on their way to the studio! These fabulous historical prints! Perfect for the Romantic Era!
Posted in Commissions
One of our commissions this fall was to interpret the garments in The Girl with the Pearl Earring by Jan Vermeer (c. 1665). This piece was strictly interpretive and while we were concerned with capturing the historical silhouette of this…
Posted in 1880s, 1890s, Extant garments, Research
I came across this fabulous original 1880s-1890s era lingerie bodice while perusing Etsy. Simply gorgeous! (Also added to the “must sew list!”) This item was listed for sale on October 8, 2015 for $128.00 from Theodosia Vintage/Etsy.
Posted in 1860s, 1870s, Children's Fashions, Extant garments
This mid 19th century era boy’s suit is in the collection of The American Textile Museum. It is a fabulous example of what boys past the breeching age were wearing in the American South. Notice how the shirt buttons to…