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Corsets and Underthings

Corsets, bustles, petticoats, drawers, and all things underwear

Posted in 1800-1810, Commissions, Corsets and Underthings

Transitional Stays

We sent along these regency era transitional stays for the park rangers at The Jean LaFitte National Historic Park to wear at the 200th anniversary Battle of New Orleans! You can guarantee they were authentic from head to toe!  To…

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Posted in 1780s, 1800-1810, Commissions, Corsets and Underthings

More Regency Era short stays

Here is another completed example of our Regency Era short stays. Unlike the longer stays of this period, these do not employ a busk. Instead, they lace up the front with cotton ties. A separate adjustable tie runs across the top to…

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Posted in 1800-1810, Commissions, Corsets and Underthings

Regency Era underthings

Here are some images of our recently completed Regency Era underthings- shown are our fitted shift and stays.    For more information about this garment or any of our custom designed garments, please visit our catalog or email us at info@maggiemayfashions.com

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Posted in Commissions, Corsets and Underthings, Costume Design

Lady Cavalier-Superhero Costume!

My latest commission was to create an ensemble for a [top secret!] [undercover!] [mystery?] SuperHero- from a character sketch! (I would include the sketches for you to see- but alas- They are indeed TOP SECRET!) The mysterious Superhero will sport black tights and tall black boots…

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Posted in 1860s, Corsets and Underthings

Adventures in Corsetry!/Follow up

In January of this year, I wrote about a new adventure I was embarking upon- trying my hand at making a mid 19th century gusseted corset. Until a few years ago, corsetry was something I avoided like the plague. And…

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Posted in 1880s, 1890s, Corsets and Underthings

A late 19th century corset

First commission of the year! Here are a few images of a recently completed late 19th century corset.      I spent last summer drafting this pattern. It is an over the bust, shaped- seam corset. This commissioned corset if made…

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Corsets and Underthings, Historical Sewing

Adventures in Corsetry!

Now that things have slowed down a bit, I have had time to work on a personal project I have been putting off forever. It was one of those projects I cut out,  stuck on my cutting table, and waited…

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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 folklife, history, and the “old ways of doing things.” When I was six years, my mother, Maggie May, made me my first historical costume (a Holly Hobby calico dress with matching sunbonnet)! As I grew older, I realized by donning the clothing of the past, I could obtain a deeper understanding of those who came before us. This fascination has followed me through life. I am now a formally trained historian and artist. I rely on my understanding of the past coupled with creative problem solving skills to design, drape, and create historical garments. When I am not working in my studio, I am tending my 12 acre hobby farm, playing dress up with my own children, or kayaking in the mountains.

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