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!
I am very excited to announce I have begun working with a new fabric vendor who specializes in reproduction period prints! Here are three new patterns now available in the studio! From left to right: Two stripes suitable for 1830s…
Whether or not you choose to participate in the annual candy collecting holiday we here in America call Halloween, let’s face it- October is THE MONTH for costumes! With the cooler weather, fabulous fall foliage (at least around this part…
A great big thank you to the writers over at Favorite PASTimes for featuring Maggie May Fashions as one of May’s historical resources of the month! If you are not yet familiar with this blog, it is an excellent resource…
My latest commission was to create an ensemble for a [top secret!] [undercover!] [mystery?] SuperHero- from a character sketch! (I would include the sketches for you to see- but alas- They are indeed TOP SECRET!) The mysterious Superhero will sport black tights and tall black boots…
I recently responded to an inquiry from a recent college graduate who is interested in pursuing a career in historic costume and fashion history. This individual is a local resident and asked me several great questions about careers in historical…