We are proud to announce we are now offering a fully revised version of our cage crinoline! We have fully encased our double steel hoop boning inside 100% cotton twill! The body of the cage is completely sewn to ensure…
Look at this lovely 1860s era swiss waist! Isn’t it gorgeous! Now look a little closer! See those shoulder straps? Those are ELASTIC! Yes my friends! They did indeed use elastic in the mid 19th century! Images courtesy Ebay.
Here’s a sneak peak at our new cage crinoline- 110″ circumference. Cat not included.
Everyone has their favorite time period. And life is never dull when getting to opportunity to create authentic garments from over a 200 year time span! However, I will admit I do love-love-love the periods between 1800 and 1840. The…
This year I received a commission from a museum in Texas for 3 mid 19th century dresses. Each are a variation of my unlined mid 19th century gown style(#1860BW). Fabric selection and sleeve styles were chosen by the interpreters! Enjoy!
Looking for a career in Costume? I stumbled upon this site the other day. There’s multiple job postings across the nation. All levels- from costumed character positions, summer internships at Colonial Williamsburg’s dressmaker’s shop, and full design positions! Go to:…
Here are a few images of a boy’s Regency Era (1790-1820) suit recently made for a family attending an historical event. This suit is also appropriate for the Romantic era (1820-1850) and is a modified version of ourboy’s skeleton suit.…
Each year for the past three years I make a version of my linedmid 19th century gownfor a museum in North Carolina. Here are a few images of this year’s gown: There is no higher compliment than return customers!…