Posted in 1860s, Commissions, Millinery, Victorian-Crinoline
In 2023 we made this sweet little 1860s era straw spoon bonnet for a young lady in East Tennessee. Isn’t is lovey? Feel free to contact us for more about our custom made millinery.
Posted in 1870s, 1880s, Atelier, Millinery, Victorian-Bustle
This gorgeous vintage men’s straw hat has been sitting around my studio for years just waiting to become something beautiful! I knew I wanted this hat to become something 1880s-ish but never had the occasion to make something from this…
Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Commissions, Millinery, Victorian-Crinoline
We were recently commissioned to use one of our ready made straw bonnet bases and create something delicate, feminine, and classic for a client who found us via Etsy. This 1860s era close fitting straw bonnet was a wedding gift…
Posted in 1830s, 1840s, Atelier, Fashion History, Historical Sewing, Millinery
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…
This bustle era straw bonnet is inspired by drawings in French Fashion plates from the 1870s and 1880s. It is a Romanticized version of 18th century upper class caps (as was popular during this period) but with a 19th century…
Posted in Millinery
Wanting to keep my millinery skills fresh, I recently put together two matching silk drawn (or shirred) bonnets. Inspired by an original in the Henry Ford Collection, I was intrigued by the hybrid construction of this particular bonnet. My 100%…
It’s all 1880s around here these days! This fun little “flower pot hat” is perfect for a breezy summer afternoon! Made with the signature 1880s era squared off crown, an upturned brim adds playful charm. Trimmed in 100% plaid silk,…
In between commissions, I made this lovely little straw 1880s era bonnet. The bonnet made for our recent 1880s era photoshoot was so much fun, I decided to create another- and this one is for sale on my website! Made…