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Late Romantic-Early Victorian Era

Posted in 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, Children's Fashions, Commissions

A Victorian Era boy’s suit

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)…

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Posted in 1850s, Fashion History, Reproduction Fabrics

An gown inspired by an 1859 fashion plate

In between commissions, I have been working on a personal project- recreating a gown from an 1859 fashion plate found in Graham’s Magazine (American c. 1840-1858/9). I was hoping to have this gown completed by last week to wear to…

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Posted in 1820s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1890s, Fashion History

Historical Maternity Wear

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.…

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Posted in 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Costume Design

Oliver!

Photos from the recent production of Oliver at The Georgetown Theater in Kentucky! MMHC made two costumes for the lead actor in Oliver- the ragged costume and hat (above) and his dress suit (below). For the ragged outfit- I needed…

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Fashion History, Historical Sewing, Reproduction Fabrics

Those cool and groovy Victorians!

Came across this Victorian era wrapper on Vintage Textile and just had to share! Reminds me more of the 1960s than the 1860s! Far out! Images courtesy Vintage Textile

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Children's Fashions, Commissions

Mid 19th century clothing commissions/follow up

Recent Museum and Film work: Images courtesy Island Farm Images courtesy Dreadful Sorry 

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Posted in 1780s, 1800-1810, 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s

Discussions on Beauty

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…

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Costume Design, Musings

Girl’s zouave dress

My final two garments for the Dreadful Sorry film 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…

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Hi! I’m Susan!

I am the lead designer and founder of Maggie May Clothing! Since childhood, I have been fascinated with folklife, history, and the “old ways of doing things.” When I was six years, my mother, Maggie May, made me my first historical costume (a Holly Hobby calico dress with matching sunbonnet)! As I grew older, I realized by donning the clothing of the past, I could obtain a deeper understanding of those who came before us. This fascination has followed me through life. I am now a formally trained historian and artist. I rely on my understanding of the past coupled with creative problem solving skills to design, drape, and create historical garments. When I am not working in my studio, I am tending my 12 acre hobby farm, playing dress up with my own children, or kayaking in the mountains.

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