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Custom garments we have made for clients

Posted in 1830s, Commissions, Romantic

A custom 1830s tartan bodice

This beautiful tartan bodice was custom commissioned by a client only in need of a bodice and belt. The client sent the tartan fabric and we happily sewed it up using our Emily dress pattern (sans the skirt obviously). The…

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1860s straw spoon bonnet
Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Commissions, Millinery, Victorian-Crinoline

A custom 1860s era Straw Spoon Bonnet

We were recently commissioned to use one of our ready made straw bonnet bases and create something delicate, feminine, and classic for a client who found us via Etsy. This 1860s era close fitting straw bonnet was a wedding gift…

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Posted in 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, Commissions, Historical Sewing, Romantic, Victorian-Crinoline

Past Patterns #017

We recently made this gown for a client who serves as a living historian in Nashville, Tennessee. For this gown, we used our favorite historical pattern company- Past Patterns! Past Patterns has been making authentic, reliable historical sewing patterns since…

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Posted in 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Costume Design

1830s-1850s era Historic Boy’s Clothing

The final addition to our Oliver! The Musical costume commission for the Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen, Denmark are these boy’s shirts, sack coats, and boy’s skirted jacket. These shirts are part of our children’s catalog and the jackets are…

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Posted in Commissions, WWI

A WWI Australian Nurse’s Uniform with tippet

We recently completed a WWI era nurse’s uniform with tippet made from a beautiful grayish-green melton wool. This uniform will be used as an educational tool to teach about medical advancements brought forth by the first World War. You can…

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Posted in 1830s, Commissions, Costume Design, Romantic

Oliver! The Musical Costumes: V

Our final installment of costumes for the Det NY Teater (Copenhagen, Denmark)’s upcoming production of Oliver! The Musical consisted of variations on our Anne dress and our Brooks Dress in our exclusive collection of historical reproduction cotton prints! So without…

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Posted in 1830s, Commissions, Costume Design, Romantic

Oliver! The Musical Costumes: IV

The final installment of our custom commissioned costumes for the Det Ny Teater’s upcoming production of Oliver! in Copenhagen, Denmark consisted of a multitude of our Emily Dresses in pastel cotton prints. Here they are in no particular order: Our…

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Posted in 1910-1920, Commissions, Corsets and Underthings, Edwardian, WWI

A WWI era skirt and Petti for modern wear

We recently made one of our Teens Era A-line skirts from our medium weight salmon woven cotton for a client who will be wearing it for both historical wear and every day wear. Wearing historical fashion every day is not…

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Hi! I’m Susan!

I am the lead designer and founder of Maggie May Clothing. Since childhood, I have been fascinated with folk-life, history, and the “old ways of doing things.” When I was six years old, my mother (Maggie May), made me my first historical costume- a Holly Hobby calico dress with matching sunbonnet! As I grew older, I came to understand by donning the clothing of the past, I could obtain a deeper understanding of the folk who came before us. This fascination followed me through life. I am now a University trained historian and artist. I rely on my understanding of the past and creative talents to design, drape, and build high quality, authentic, historical garments. When I am not at work in my studio, I tend my 12 acre heritage farm, play dress up with my own children, or hike in the mountains.

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