Custom garments we have made for clients
I had the pleasure of creating this mid 19th century straw bonnet for a long time millinery client in Kansas. I believe she has been a client of mine for over four years now! There is no higher compliment than…
A few years ago, I teamed up with Boston Productions to create a series of 1860s era gowns for their film project in conjunction with the 1863 Raid on Indiana exhibit for Conner Prairie. Flash forward to 2013 and now…
Images of our latest commission for a French Regency Era evening gown. It is made of 100% silk with a full cotton lining. This gown was based upon two images from the period: Portrait of Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (source unknown)…
Here’s a few images of our mid 19th century half bonnet created for a living historian in Ohio (#ML2). It just screams summer time with it’s bright royal blue check tails and white point d’esprit over straw! This bonnet style…
We recently completed a Late Regency era gown and shift for Audubon State Historic Site in Louisiana. Working with their interpretive ranger, I came up with this gown.�She requested, three quarter length fitted sleeves. No ruffles. And preferably no green…
We recently completed three garments for a client in Spain who will be traveling to the United States in July to attend the 150th anniversary events for the Battle of Gettysburg! This 1860s era day dress is made of semi…
We recently completed a mid 19th century gown for an infant boy. People often mistakingly say, “boys wore dresses” during this period. That is incorrect. Both boys and girls did wear gowns during infancy (and there was no gender discrimination…
Here are a few images of another recently completed WWI Era nurse’s uniform based on images of extant garments provided by the client. �� This uniform features the removable collar and cuffs and a rounded apron. This uniform is headed…