(Source: Blog- All the Pretty Dresses).
This past fall I made myself a bustle era dress I thought was indicative of something a farmer’s wife in the late 19th century might wear. This dress is inspired by an original gown in my private collection. And since…
The final two garments we made for an upcoming 1890s era short film set in rural America were two farmer’s frocks. The creative director wanted these made from burlap. Burlap is made of jute- a course and unrefined fiber.…
After looking at several extant WWI Era uniforms, we have decided to tweak our existing WWI Era design to reflect an even more authentic replication. Included in our new design are hem tucks, a slimmer skirt and a narrower shouldered…
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming soon! Completely new to the shop and just in time for cooler weather! 19th century quilted petticoats! Based upon these extant examples: Color inspiration– warm cinnamon brown Source: Augusta Auctions, November, 2007 -Tasha…
If you have been keeping up with our progress on Facebook regarding the Cattle Ranch Baroness gown, you have seen the steps involved from sketch to final project. However, I would like to dedicate a blog post to the details…
I recently received an inquiry in response to a post I did a while back about historical maternity wear.In reference to this gown: c. 1850s (source Augusta Auctions) Question: Is this a dress that a woman would have worn during…
This original 1840s era dress is exquisite! Lots of inspiration here! (source: Time Travelers Antiques)