Posted in 1850s, 1860s, Commissions, Victorian-Crinoline

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Victorian Era Work dress in cotton print

Here’s another look at some of our 2023 custom sewing commissions. This is our American South Dress in era appropriate cotton printed fabric. For custom commissions, our clients select from our fabric collection and commission us to sew one of our exclusive historical clothing designs for them!

I just LOVE this color!

I love how the gold in this print mixes with the fallen leaves!

This print is often overlooked in our catalog. It’s quite eye catching when worked up!

Here we have paired our American South Dress with one of our cotton crochet collars.

For more information about our American South dress, visit our catalog.

About Susan

My interest in historical costume began at a very early age. I knew by age 5 I wanted to be a designer. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to turn my passion into a full time business. You can find my costumes onstage in NYC, on the big screen, and in museums around the globe. View all posts by Susan

I am the lead designer and founder of Maggie May Clothing! Since childhood, I have been fascinated with folklife, history, and the “old ways of doing things.” When I was six years, my mother, Maggie May, made me my first historical costume (a Holly Hobby calico dress with matching sunbonnet)! As I grew older, I realized by donning the clothing of the past, I could obtain a deeper understanding of those who came before us. This fascination has followed me through life. I am now a formally trained historian and artist. I rely on my understanding of the past coupled with creative problem solving skills to design, drape, and create historical garments. When I am not working in my studio, I am tending my 12 acre hobby farm, playing dress up with my own children, or kayaking in the mountains.