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Historical Sewing

Tips and techniques on how to make historical clothing

Posted in 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, Historical Sewing, Inspired Fashion, Romantic, Victorian-Crinoline

New! Early 19th century Pelerine

We’ve added a new design to our custom catalog! New to our accessories catalog is an early 19th century pelerine. A pelerine, also known as a capelet, was a popular accessory beginning at the end of the Regency/Empire Era and…

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Posted in 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, Commissions, Historical Sewing, Romantic, Victorian-Crinoline

Past Patterns #017

We recently made this gown for a client who serves as a living historian in Nashville, Tennessee. For this gown, we used our favorite historical pattern company- Past Patterns! Past Patterns has been making authentic, reliable historical sewing patterns since…

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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 Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops, Historical Sewing, Opportunities

Learning to Spin Wool (without saying bad words)

On a sunny Saturday in late winter, Fall Creek Falls State Park (est. 1944) out on the Cumberland Plateau hosted the first of what is to be a series of heritage craft workshops at the park’s Nature Center. Kicking off…

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Posted in 25th Anniversary, Atelier, Costume Design, Historical Sewing, Research

To HA or not to HA?

Lately, I’ve been tuning into quite a few costume designer’s blogs and podcasts regarding clothing and character development. When it comes to period pieces, there is no doubt costuming plays an extremely important part in how the story is presented…

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Posted in 1830s, 1840s, Atelier, Fashion History, Historical Sewing, Millinery

Nashville’s Collaborative Fashion Showcase

On Saturday, October 5, I packed up a few of my designs and headed up the road to Nashville, Tennessee for a Regional Collaborative Fashion Show. The show was organized by Hill and Hollow Farm and Fiber Farm, in conjunction…

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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…

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Fashion History
Posted in Fashion History, Historical Sewing, Research

Fashion History: A note from the Author

I developed�The Fashion History Pages�in 2002 ago in response to a need for reputable online information regarding the history of Western fashion. These pages were initially designed for educators and students as a place where each could come to gain…

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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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