Posted in 1880s, Costume Design
One 1880s era sporting dress: One beautiful Fairy: With a little Mary Poppins: And a gorgeous view: Equals one great time!
Posted in 1880s
Whether or not you choose to participate in the annual candy collecting holiday we here in America call Halloween, let’s face it- October is THE MONTH for costumes! With the cooler weather, fabulous fall foliage (at least around this part…
For years, historical maternity wear was something of an obscurity. But now, more and more museums and other historical clothing collections are paying attention to these special garments and making them available for study! Here are few of my findings.…
Each year I teach a spring course at the local university, but this past week I had the opportunity to be a guest speaker for a group of high school students- primarily young ladies from the ages 14-18. The topic…
Posted in 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Costume Design, Musings
My final two garments for theDreadful Sorryfilm commission are completed and on their way to South Carolina! In all, I completed 12 garments for this production! Some of the garments I did not snap photos of were a toddler’s white…
Posted in 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Musings
Maggie May’s Historic Clothing has been commissioned to create children’s clothing for the independent filmDreadful Sorrybeing filmed in South Carolina in March 2011. Here are a few quick snapshots of the first three garments just before they were packed for…
Posted in 1880s, 1890s, Corsets and Underthings
First commission of the year! Here are a few images of a recently completed late 19th century corset. I spent last summer drafting this pattern. It is an over the bust, shaped- seam corset. This commissioned corset if made…