This gown is our American South dress and is a popular choice for every day wear for the 1840s-1870s. It is shown over our standard petticoat and features wooden buttons down the center front. We created a matching straw half…
These two early 19th century day caps were made for a museum group in Norway. One features a delicate white work ruffle and the other a cotton lace/ribbon trim. These day caps are meant to be worn during the day…
Posted in 1840s, Commissions
This gown is probably one of my all time favorite designs. It is such a sweet little gown and so flattering. Plus, it is just so comfortable to wear. This gown is our Brooks dress and was made as part…
We recently completed two sets of trousers, shirt, and suspenders for a museum in Norway. You can find more information about our historical children’s clothing at www.maggiemayfashions.com If you would like more information about our clothing, please feel free to…
Posted in 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Reproduction Fabrics
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,…
Posted in 1840s, Commissions
This gown is based upon an original 1847 dress in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I first drafted and created this gown to wear to a living historian conference in June of 2013. The fabrics for this gown were selected…