Attention Historic Seamstresses! I am really excited to announce I have begun working with an American fabric distributor who carries an extensive line of high quality reproduction cotton prints!�I am going to do my best to be competitive on pricing.�Many…
Our latest commission was for a Civil War era/1860s very merry Christmas gown inspired by the�White cotton walking dress with black soutache braid work (c. 1862) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art �� The gown is made of emerald green…
Maybe someday somewhere someone will publish a book documenting the inside of period garments- the parts that get overlooked- the parts that are so very valuable to historical seamstresses everywhere. �A book something akin to Fashion in Detail except it…
I recently had the pleasure of designing a bustle gown inspired by the Natural Form Era (1875-1883) for a customer in The Netherlands. This gown is for a Victorian Era wedding she will be attending.� The bride has requested guests…
I found this gown at Past Perfect Vintage�via the�Vintage Fashion Guild’s blog. Past Perfect Vintage is�a purveyor of antique fashions and a source I have used in my Costume History Pages. Here are the details:Antique 1880s Victorian Bustle Print Cotton…
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)…
One of my favorite freelance costumers now has a website! If you are not yet familiar with Fanny Wilk- owner of Temps d’ Elegance, her costuming is absolutely exquisite. �� She creates period women’s clothing from the Renaissance up to…
One 1880s era sporting dress: One beautiful Fairy: With a little Mary Poppins: And a gorgeous view: Equals one great time!