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Intro to Indigo Workshop for Kids

Unlike other historical skill building workshops, our Intro to Indigo Workshop for Kids is designed to delve into the world of natural dye via indigo and prove that historical techniques are still relevant to our modern lives. Plus the fine…

Posted in 1860s, 1870s, Corsets and Underthings, D.I.Y., Fashion History, Historical Sewing, Research

Choosing your 1860s Era Crinoline Size

When it comes to the crinolines of the 1860s, bigger is not always better. Contrary to popular belief, the crinolines worn by women of this period were not as wide as folklore (or Scarlett O’Hara) wants us to believe. While…

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.

Intro to Indigo Workshop for Kids

Choosing your 1860s Era Crinoline Size

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