Transitional Fashion
Amidst the world wide Covid 19 crisis, the shining light in the storm has been a commission from the DET NY TEATER in Copenhagen, Denmark for their upcoming stage production of Oliver! We have been stitching furiously for the past few…
Just a few hours from my studio, the Jane Austen Dresstival in Louisville has been a destination for historical costume enthusiasts and Jane Austen fans from across the nation. The festival has cultivated a serious following for over a decade…
This month we completed a regency era gown cut in the transitional style of the chemise dresses of the late 18th century. This gown is made from a period print cotton with a silk and tulle sash. This gown is…
These three Regency Era garments are headed to CostumeWorks for a theatrical production in Boston. The fabrics were provided by the production company and the designs are ours. The dresses are our Marie dress and the Spencer jacket features a modified…
This lovely gown is headed to an interpreter in Virginia at historic Mount Vernon. This is our Camille dress in a lovely indigo blue Cocheco Mills reproduction cotton print. Under the gown is our chemisette in vintage white cotton lawn.…
I came across this original early 19th century women’s work apron while doing a little research for a project. The cut follows the idea of the long narrow silhouette of the 1800s and the fabric detailing gives much information about…
Wow! We’ve had an amazing year! I feel like I say that at the end of every year, but 2015 really turned out to be one of our busiest of all time! I estimate over the course of the past…
Finishing off a commission for Jean LaFitte National Park in New Orleans is this fabulous red velveteen regency bonnet. This bonnet features vintage trim and was made to correspond with a spencer jacket and redingdote made previously for their 200th…