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Posted in 1800-1810, Commissions, Reproduction Fabrics

Regency Era day dress

Here are a few images of a recently completed Regency era day dress- in the earlier style (around 1800). The fabric and color choices were made by the customer. Cheers! Front of gown Regency Era gown Back detail Back of gown…

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Posted in 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, Children's Fashions

How sweet is this!

How sweet is this Carte de Visite! Little twin girls with matching dresses! Thanks to Miss Virginia over at The Lady’s Resource CDV’s for this image!

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Posted in 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, Commissions, Millinery

1840s-1860s drawn bonnet

Here is a snapshot of a recently completed red shot- silk drawn (or gathered) bonnet. It is the same color and style as the one shown on my website. This is a soft bodied bonnet. I developed the pattern for this…

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Posted in Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops

More historical clothing exhibits of interest

Colonial Williamsburg’s virtual museum: Browse their collections online! -And- Kent State University’s upcoming exhibit commemorating the American Civil War. September 30, 2011 – August 26, 2012 Click here for the link to the upcoming exhibit. Also, Kent State University is…

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Posted in Exhibits, Symposiums, and Workshops

Ongoing and Upcoming Historical Clothing Exhibits

The Charleston Museum in Charleston, South Carolina currently has on exhibition clothing and textiles from the Civil War Era. Exhibit highlights: (From their website)“This original exhibition offers a peek into the lives of those left on the home front and…

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Posted in 1880s, 1890s, Corsets and Underthings

A late 19th century corset

First commission of the year! Here are a few images of a recently completed late 19th century corset.      I spent last summer drafting this pattern. It is an over the bust, shaped- seam corset. This commissioned corset if made…

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Posted in Atelier, Costume Design, Fashion History, Historical Sewing

Historical Fashion Sketchbooks

Sometimes a good idea just has to wait. And when it does, I keep a sketchbook on hand for those moments of great inspiration. Like a writer, I quickly record what is in my mind, making as many notes about…

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Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Corsets and Underthings, Historical Sewing

Adventures in Corsetry!

Now that things have slowed down a bit, I have had time to work on a personal project I have been putting off forever. It was one of those projects I cut out,  stuck on my cutting table, and waited…

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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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