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Posted in 1820s, 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, Historical Sewing, Inspired Fashion, Romantic, Victorian-Crinoline

New! Early 19th century Pelerine

We’ve added a new design to our custom catalog! New to our accessories catalog is an early 19th century pelerine. A pelerine, also known as a capelet, was a popular accessory beginning at the end of the Regency/Empire Era and…

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Posted in 1830s, 1840s, 1850s, Commissions, Historical Sewing, Romantic, Victorian-Crinoline

Past Patterns #017

We recently made this gown for a client who serves as a living historian in Nashville, Tennessee. For this gown, we used our favorite historical pattern company- Past Patterns! Past Patterns has been making authentic, reliable historical sewing patterns since…

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

1830s-1850s era Historic Boy’s Clothing

The final addition to our Oliver! The Musical costume commission for the Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen, Denmark are these boy’s shirts, sack coats, and boy’s skirted jacket. These shirts are part of our children’s catalog and the jackets are…

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Posted in Commissions, WWI

A WWI Australian Nurse’s Uniform with tippet

We recently completed a WWI era nurse’s uniform with tippet made from a beautiful grayish-green melton wool. This uniform will be used as an educational tool to teach about medical advancements brought forth by the first World War. You can…

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Posted in 1830s, Commissions, Costume Design, Romantic

Oliver! The Musical Costumes: V

Our final installment of costumes for the Det NY Teater (Copenhagen, Denmark)’s upcoming production of Oliver! The Musical consisted of variations on our Anne dress and our Brooks Dress in our exclusive collection of historical reproduction cotton prints! So without…

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Posted in 1830s, Commissions, Costume Design, Romantic

Oliver! The Musical Costumes: IV

The final installment of our custom commissioned costumes for the Det Ny Teater’s upcoming production of Oliver! in Copenhagen, Denmark consisted of a multitude of our Emily Dresses in pastel cotton prints. Here they are in no particular order: Our…

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Posted in 1910-1920, Commissions, Corsets and Underthings, Edwardian, WWI

A WWI era skirt and Petti for modern wear

We recently made one of our Teens Era A-line skirts from our medium weight salmon woven cotton for a client who will be wearing it for both historical wear and every day wear. Wearing historical fashion every day is not…

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Posted in 25th Anniversary, Atelier, Business Bevies, Musings

Business Bevies: Webshops and Social Media for Small Business

(This blog post has been updated from its original posting date in November 2019.) This week the FTC announced new internet guidelines that will effect both digital users and publishers alike. Youtubers in particular are now having to rethink the…

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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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A little snippet of encouragement for the new year A little snippet of encouragement for the new year. I keep these little notes hung about the walls in my studio. Sometimes we just need a reminder it’s OK NOT to be perfect. #kindness #bekindtoyourself #perfectionist #antiperfection #perspective #sewingstudio #maggiemayfashions #wordstoliveby #fashiondesigner
Calico Balls (often called Grand Calico Balls) ori Calico Balls (often called Grand Calico Balls) originated in the mid 19th century and served as benevolent social gatherings. Ladies and gentlemen of middle and upper middle class would forego their fancy silks and satins for the evening and instead don much simpler gowns and ties made from humble cotton calico. Afterwards, calico ballgowns were donated to local charities. Happy New Year my friends! Here’s to grand new things to come! #calicoball #calico #historylovers #historicallyinspired #historicalliving #maggiemayfashions #2021
And that’s a wrap my friends! If ANY year deserv And that’s a wrap my friends! If ANY year deserves a weird and wacky Victorian Christmas greeting- it’s 2020! A huge thank you to EVERYONE who supported us this year! It has been an amazing one thanks to all of you! We are eternally grateful! Here’s to a bright and hopeful 2021! See you in January! Stay well! #happyholidays2020 #grateful #maggiemayfashions #weirdvictorians
Our end of season sale begins..... NOW! Save an ad Our end of season sale begins..... NOW! Save an additional 20% off our already reduced reproduction print fabric collection! Just enter the coupon code at checkout! Order early and make yourself (or someone special) something lovely this holiday! Links in bio. #diyholiday #justmakeit #sewing #historicalsewing #naturalfibers #maggiemayfashions #diysewing  #fabriclove
Making a list and checking it twice. Lining up a f Making a list and checking it twice. Lining up a few projects from the “must make” sketch book in anticipation of the coming of winter. Is it bizarre to plan a summer ensemble? Maybe. But this gorgeous ultra smooth weave linen is just so inspiring. #whatareyousewing #fashionsketchbook #maggiemayfashions #downtime #historicalcostume #regencyfashion
Textile artist Martha Berry embraced her #cherokee Textile artist Martha Berry embraced her #cherokee heritage late in life and has quickly become a leading Native American cultural preservationist. Her award winning #beadwork celebrates the traditional stories and motifs of the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Seminole, and Yuchi nations. Her work preserves and presents traditional textile designs prior to removal. You can find more images of her gorgeous textiles at berrybeadwork.com. #textilearts #celebrateartists #handsewing #marthaberry #traditionalcraft #maggiemayfashions #calicoball #culturalpreservation
November is Native American Heritage Month! Highli November is Native American Heritage Month! Highlighting this beautiful #cherokee hunting frock c. 1820 housed in the collection of the #tnstatemuseum in Nashville. Dreaming about the day when designated history months will be no more because it will mean we have finally recognized and included the contributions and histories of ALL regardless of race, religion, gender, or place of origin! #everyoneshistory #inclusivity #youmatter #calicoball #maggiemayfashions #realhistory #tennesseehistory
Need hats? We have you covered! There’s somethin Need hats? We have you covered! There’s something exciting about an unfinished straw base. So. Many. Possibilities. Now available in our Millinery catalog. Links in bio! Can’t wait to see what you make! #diy #diymillinery #historicalcostuming #historicalclothing #maggiemayfashions #strawhats #theatercostumes #millinerysupplies
Our #1830sdress in action on stage at the Det Ny T Our #1830sdress in action on stage at the Det Ny Teater in Copenhagen, Denmark. #livetheater #oliver #oliverthemusical #repost #maggiemayfashions #1830sfashion #1840sfashion #historicalcostume

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