Posted in Commissions
Did you ever have one of those pieces that just seemed to be “cursed” from the get go? In the spirit of the season, I will tell you the tale of just such a thing- the cursed cage crinoline. A dangerous…
Posted in Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops
There is a wonderful new exhibit opening February 2011 at the Fashion Museum. Looks to be exciting!Anyone up for a road trip? Click here for more information.
When we visit a museum’s costume gallery, do we ever stop and ask what is REALLY under that dress? Take a look at just how much work goes on behind the scenes preparing a period garment for display. (From the blog of Clarissa…
Posted in Reproduction Fabrics
Maggie May’s Historic Clothing is proud to announce we will now be offering organic cotton and other eco-friendly fabrics to our customers! Forging a 21st century partnership with eco-conscientious companies, Maggie May’s is one of the first in the historic clothing…
Posted in Atelier
Last fall a groundhog whom I affectionately named Mr. Tiggly Winkles made a home under my studio. In the Spring, Mr. Tiggly Winkles emerged from his winter den and began nibbling on the grass surrounding my studio. Suddenly, another little…
There are a few blogs I keep up with. One of them belongs to a historic clothing exhibit specialist in the UK. Here is what she wrote regarding a Regency Era exhibit she is working on. The provenance of many…
Posted in 1860s, Children's Fashions
This past weekend, we completed a Fall “mommy and me- 1860s style” fashion shoot at the historic Clisby Austin House (c. 1850) in Tunnel Hill, Georgia. Most of the pictures looked like this one…. It seems trying to keep an…
Posted in Costume Design
While I have not yet seen the PBS film Dolley Madison, I did watch the interview with the costume designer. Great insight into the mind of not only a historical costumer, but a film costumer as well. Shows you the…