This dress, chemisette, and day cap are headed to Oregon for a rural heritage museum gala. The gown is made of 100% glazed cotton chintz with wooden buttons. The gown is shown without petticoats. The chemisette and day cap are…
Iam currently working on a project for a museum that involves making 1860s era garibaldi blouses and I came across a discussion that caught my attention. The question was “Are blouses authentic and if so, Who should wear them?” As…
A replay of our popular all white bonnet! Lovely point d’esprit and straw half bonnet trimmed with vintage venetian lace and floral satin rosettes! Sheer white floral cotton ties are super soft under the chin! Perfect for a summer afternoon…
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The final two garments we made for an upcoming 1890s era short film set in rural America were two farmer’s frocks. The creative director wanted these made from burlap. Burlap is made of jute- a course and unrefined fiber.…
We recently completed several garments for an upcoming short film for a production company in New York City. We altered our existing chemise pattern to create this long, flowing undergarment. The full length full sleeves have ties a the cuff.…
We recently completed a custom mourning bonnet for an Etsy client. Images shown without the veil to illustrate bonnet details. For this bonnet, I used a semi sheer cotton eyelet over a straw base. It created a super light weight…
This boy’s frock consists of a tunic and full trousers. Historically, frocks were worn by young boys AFTER the breeching age (or modern day potty training) and were often paired with full trousers or short knicker- style pants. This style…