Reproduction fabric prints and textiles
This circa 1862 song originates from North Carolina and was written by Carrie Bell Sinclair. It demonstrates the patriotism found on the home front of the American South during the American Civil War. It is currently in the collection at North Carolina…
The 1860 era diminutive silk ballgown bodice was for sale on Ebay in July 2015 with a list price of $99.00. This ballgown bodice features swirl glass buttons and silk velvet ribbon. It is lined in muslin and is a…
I just LOVE this fabric! It is part of Judy Rothermel’s Civil War Chronicles collection and is just as sweet as it can be for this mid 19th century girl’s dress. This gown is headed to a museum in Norway.…
On Friday, February 20, 2015 I’ll be leading a quilted petticoat workshop at Historic Burritt on the Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama. This sewing class is part of the preconference workshops for the regional meeting of the Association of Living History,…
How authentic are our reproduction cotton prints? Just look below to see for yourself! It’s a near perfect match! For more information about our reproduction fabrics, please visit our website at www.maggiemayfashions.com
I am currently working on a project for a museum that involves making 1860s era garibaldi blouses and I came across a discussion that caught my attention. The question was “Are blouses authentic and if so, Who should wear them?” As…
I recently came across this beautiful example of a factory made garment produced specifically for the early 20th century working class. This garment is significant because it gives us a glimpse of what women were wearing as they began to enter…