Edwardian/WWI

Posted in 1910-1920, Commissions, Edwardian, Edwardian/WWI

Suffragette Era Lady’s suit

This 1910s era Lady’s suit was part of a collection of garments we made for an exhibit in Wheaton, Illinois in 2022. The suit was based on an image provided to us by the exhibit coordinator. We designed this cotton/wool…

Posted in Commissions, Edwardian/WWI, WWI

WWI Hello Girl Uniforms for the US Military

The majority of our 2022 custom commission sewing calendar was filled with our now internationally celebrated WWI Era Hello Girl reproduction Uniforms. We originally launched our design for this garment in 2018 as WWI Centennial celebrations were happening around the…

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.

Suffragette Era Lady’s suit

WWI Hello Girl Uniforms for the US Military

1790s jacket

WWI Nurse’s Uniform

An 1860s Era Spoon bonnet

Silk Regency Era gown

Mid 19th century clothing commissions/follow up