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reproduction cotton print fabrics
Posted in Historical Sewing, Musings, Reproduction Fabrics

Let’s talk fabric! (cotton fabric!)

Hello all you lovelies! Over the years I have fielded many questions about our cotton prints and thought it might be worth doing a little blog post about. So here’s all the details you may (or may not) want to…

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Posted in Atelier, Commissions, Musings, Reproduction Fabrics

Just a wee note to all you fantastic people out there!

First, I want to express my most humble gratitude to all you fantastic people out there who have chosen to support small businesses during this trying time. Personally, I want to thank those of you who have supported us here…

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Ancient Phoenix
Posted in Business Bevies, Musings

Business Bevies: Like a Phoenix

Ancient Greek folklore tells the story of the Phoenix- a sun bird able to rise from the ashes and regenerate itself in even the most dire of circumstances. The Covid-19 pandemic has placed many small business owners in a rather…

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Posted in 1910-1920, 25th Anniversary, Costume Design, Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops, Extant garments, Musings, Opportunities

The Downton Abbey Exhibit at Biltmore Estate

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I took a little road trip into the mountains to see the Downton Abbey exhibit at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The full exhibition consisted of a multi room costume display and a separate…

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Posted in 25th Anniversary, Atelier, Musings, Opportunities, Reproduction Fabrics

2019 End of the Year Sale!

November 26 through December 14! Save 25% on your entire order!* Use code SILVERSAVINGS! *Custom orders will ship in 2020!

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Posted in 25th Anniversary, Atelier, Business Bevies

Independents and “The Industry”

Over the years, I have had the good fortune to be hired as a freelance costume design specialist by a few in “the Industry. The Industry is the machine that runs the entertainment world. This includes television, film, and large…

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South Pittsburg Legion Hall
Posted in Musings, Queen Victoria's Tea

QV Tea- About the Venue

We are just ONE MONTH away from our authentic Victorian Era British tea and I though it might be nice to chat a little more about our venue! The American Legion Hall in South Pittsburg, Tennessee was built in the…

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Posted in 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Musings

Girl’s mid century try- on clothing

These two mid 19th century yoked front dresses were made for a museum in Arkansas for their children’s hands on exhibit. This style of dress was popular from about 1840 through the 1860s and was prominent in the American South.…

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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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