From our studio- A custom made straw half bonnet for a client in Massachusetts. As requested- an all white lace trimmed bonnet over natural straw.
Posted in 1870s, 1880s, Children's Fashions, Commissions
We recently completed a dress, apron, pantalettes, and chemise for a young lady in New York. This is our 1870s era school dress. Pantalettes and chemise are sold separately (not shown). ��
Posted in 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, Commissions, Millinery
Here’s a few images of our mid 19th century half bonnet created for a living historian in Ohio (#ML2). It just screams summer time with it’s bright royal blue check tails and white point d’esprit over straw! This bonnet style…
Posted in 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, Commissions
This year I received a commission from a museum in Texas for 3 mid 19th century dresses. Each are a variation of my unlined mid 19th century gown style�(#1860BW). Fabric selection and sleeve styles were chosen by the interpreters! Enjoy!
Posted in 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, Children's Fashions, Commissions
Wow! What a wonderul year this has been thus far! We’ve been busy sewing! sewing! sewing! and to date have completed over 125 garments just in the past three months! As a result, I have been a little behind on…
Posted in 1800-1810, 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, Costume Design, Historical Sewing, Opportunities, Reproduction Fabrics, Research
Attention Historic Seamstresses! I am really excited to announce I have begun working with an American fabric distributor who carries an extensive line of high quality reproduction cotton prints!�I am going to do my best to be competitive on pricing.�Many…
Posted in 1870s, 1880s, Commissions, Costume Design
I recently had the pleasure of designing a bustle gown inspired by the Natural Form Era (1875-1883) for a customer in The Netherlands. This gown is for a Victorian Era wedding she will be attending.� The bride has requested guests…
Posted in 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, Children's Fashions, Commissions
I recently completed a Victorian era middle- upper middle class School Boy’s suit for a customer in Cairo, Egypt. The suit consists of a pair of trousers, shirt, waistcoat, cravat, and wool hat. Victorian etiquette called for boys (and men)…