1700s Sewing Journey - Teacups in the Garden

Lavender Floral Toile 18th Century Jacket: Sewing Journal

My daughter thanked me profusely, while she daintily touched and admired it she repeated, “It’s so pretty. The colors are nice. They all go so nicely together.”

White floral on blue robe à l’anglaise gown: Sewing Journal

When we purchased the fabric from Colonial Williamsburg’s Mary Dickenson store last March for her birthday, she wasn’t too certain of this 18th century print.

Embellishments for my Chintz Robe à l’anglaise Gown

After wearing the simple version of this gown at Under the Redcoat, I created embellishments to fancy up the gown for other occasions.

A new Handstitched 18th Century Blue Waistcoat for my son

My son outgrew last year’s blue waistcoat with buff lining, so he requested a new blue waistcoat with white lining that he first wore a few weeks ago.

Newest handstitched 18th century shirt for my son

Hand sewn with linen thread, hand sewn button holes and dorset buttons, that I learned to make at the Costume Design Center in Colonial Williamsburg.

Draped and handstitched chintz gown for me: Sewing Journal

I finally sewed my first 18th century gown for myself, with reproduction chintz from Colonial Williamsburg, based on a gown in their collection.

Pocket homework Costume Design Center: Colonial Williamsburg

I have finally completed my 18th century chintz pocket from my class over a year ago at the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center!

Blue rococo trim with green ruched ribbon: 18th century hat

As much as I like this hat now, I’ve envisioned a few additions. Why not? Deconstructing and reconstructing is an 18th century period accurate thing to do!