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Posted in 1840s, 1850s, Commissions, Costume Design, Romantic, Victorian-Crinoline

Sweeney Todd at TUTS

Houston’s Theater Under the Stars commissioned us to create several garments for their 2023 production of Sweeney Todd. We also provided TUTS with several lengths of historical cotton prints for the production. This our Brooks Dress made in a bold…

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Commissions, Millinery, Victorian-Crinoline

1850s era straw bonnet with silk ribbons

Nothing welcomes in the changing of the seasons like a straw high brim bonnet trimmed in warm golden brown hues. Channeling the colors of late summer, this delicately trimmed bonnet is the perfect addition to any 1850s era ensemble! Velvet…

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Posted in 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, Children's Fashions, Commissions, Romantic, Victorian-Crinoline

Girls’ 1840s-1860s Era Calico dresses

This three sweet little Ellie dresses were made for a museum client from cotton calico found in our curated reproduction print fabric catalog. Pictured over child size versions of our corded petticoats. Our Ellie dress is a versatile and period…

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Posted in 1880s, Commissions, Victorian-Bustle

Liberty of London 1880s Bustle Era gown

2023 was a big year for 1880s era gowns! With the popularity of the 1883 tv series, it is no wonder garments from the late Victorian period have captured the imagination of people everywhere! This is our Harvest Bustle gown…

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Commissions, Victorian-Crinoline

Mid 19th century Work Woman Dresses

These two 1840s-1860s era Work Woman dresses in cotton calico and plaid are fashionable, versatile, and hard working garments for every day wear. These two custom mid 19th century Work Woman dresses were made for a museum client who chose…

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Commissions, Millinery, Victorian-Crinoline

Mid 19th century quilted bonnet

When chilly temperatures set in, the farm turns from green to gold and settles in for a long period of rest. No set of winter outerwear is complete without a warm woolen bonnet. We designed this simple, soft bodied, quilted…

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Posted in 1840s, Commissions, Romantic

1840s Era Christmas Dress

We made this 1840s era holiday dress for a museum in Kingsport, Tennessee. This gown is made from a lofty red plaid cotton flannel and is super warm and oh so festive! This 1840s era gown has a fitted under…

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Posted in 1880s, Commissions, Corsets and Underthings, Victorian-Bustle

1880s Plaid Dress for Day Wear

We designed this beautiful 1880s era plaid cotton dress for an autumn museum exhibit. This 1880s era bustle gown is also our 2024 DRESS OF THE YEAR! Read on to find out why! Our 1880s era plaid gown is made…

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Hi! I’m Susan!

I am a social historian and preservationist who uses historical clothing to interpret the stories of the past. Since childhood, I have been fascinated with folklife, history, and the “old ways of doing things.” When I was six years old, my mother (named Maggie May), made me my first historical costume- a Holly Hobby calico dress with matching sunbonnet. I wore it everyday. As I grew older, I came to understand by wearing the clothing of the past, I could obtain a deeper understanding of the folk who came before us. This fascination has followed me throughout life. I am now a University trained historian, artist, and educator. I rely on my extensive knowledge of diverse cultural heritage to design, drape, and build high quality, authentic, historical garments. I love to recreate clothing of the past to preserve histories for the future.

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