1700s Sewing Journey - Teacups in the Garden

Frock coat pattern drafting: 18th Century Sewing Diary

Then I looked at frock coats in Costume Close-up: Clothing Construction and Pattern 1750-11790, written by Colonial Williamsburg’s Linda Baumgartner.

Debut of my son’s new market wallet in Colonial Williamsburg

One of the CW employees pointed out my son should not be using a market wallet because he’s dressed as a gentry boy.
Only the middling were known to use these.

Handsewn breeches #2 best fit: 18th century sewing journal

After my son barely squeezed into his four month old breeches, he announced he had outgrown them. Quickly I handsewed breeches #2 which were the best fit ever.

Pinball Sewing Class: Colonial Williamsburg

While attending the final sewing class in celebration of the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center’s 75th anniversary, I learned all about pinballs.

Debut of my first draped and handstitched gown: Sewing Journal

Meeting a kindred spirit recently, this kind blog reader taught me to drape, which she promised would solve all my historical sewing woes.

Martha Washington Sewing Kit Class: Colonial Williamsburg

Making the class more fun, tavern owners Jane Vobe, Christiana Campbell, and her daughter. Molly, also attended, while bantering tavern humor.

My sage silk covered hat with cream organza trim and pearls

After perusing my homework from the Costume Design Center, I decided to finish covering a straw hat blank with silk, which I began in class.

Stomacher Embellishment Sewing Class: Colonial Williamsburg

The Costume Design Center taught us historically accurate stomacher embellishments for 18th century gowns, in this seventh class of nine in the series.