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,…
Posted in 1780s, 1800-1810, 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1890s, Commissions, Historical Sewing, Reproduction Fabrics
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.…
We recently completed several garments for an upcoming short film for a production company in New York City. We altered our existing chemise pattern to create this long, flowing undergarment. The full length full sleeves have ties a the cuff.…
Posted in 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, Children's Fashions, Commissions
This boy’s frock consists of a tunic and full trousers. Historically, frocks were worn by young boys AFTER the breeching age (or modern day potty training) and were often paired with full trousers or short knicker- style pants. This style…
Posted in 1800-1810, 1820s, Commissions
We recently completed a Late Regency era gown and shift for Audubon State Historic Site in Louisiana. Working with their interpretive ranger, I came up with this gown.�She requested, three quarter length fitted sleeves. No ruffles. And preferably no green…
Posted in 1780s, 1800-1810, 1820s, Children's Fashions
These sweet little knickers are made of 100% wool with solid wood buttons. Aren’t they just adorable? Makes me wish I had a little boy too!
I recently completed a linen corded petticoat for a living historian in New York. I have made several corded petticoats over the years and have come to the conclusion that linen is the ideal fiber for this style of petticoat!…
Here are a few images of a boy’s Regency Era (1790-1820) suit recently made for a family attending an historical event. This suit is also appropriate for the Romantic era (1820-1850) and is a modified version of our�boy’s skeleton suit.…