All things Bustle, Natural Form, and Aesthetic (1870-1890)
A replay of our popular all white bonnet! Lovely point d’esprit and straw half bonnet trimmed with vintage venetian lace and floral satin rosettes! Sheer white floral cotton ties are super soft under the chin! Perfect for a summer afternoon…
This past fall I made myself a bustle era dress I thought was indicative of something a farmer’s wife in the late 19th century might wear. This dress is inspired by an original gown in my private collection. And since…
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.…
In addition to the modified chemises, we also created two 1890s era blouse and skirt combinations for a short film being produced in New York. The creative director wanted something extremely simple, free flowing, and sheer. Here is what we…
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.…
I am currently doing research on the dress styles of rural American women in the 1890s. I will be designing clothing based upon garments from photographs. Here are a few favorites: Source: Fred Hultstrand History in Pictures Collection, NDIRS-NDSU, Fargo. Modifications…
This 1880s era straw bonnet was created as a silent auction donation item for the 2014 Costume Society of America’s Southeastern regional conference in Richmond, Virginia. It is trimmed in 100% silk taffeta, lace, and ribbon. The interior is fully…
We recently completed a custom mourning bonnet for an Etsy client. Images shown without the veil to illustrate bonnet details. For this bonnet, I used a semi sheer cotton eyelet over a straw base. It created a super light weight…