Costume Vignettes at Independence Day events: Sewing Journal
It’s the four year anniversary of their request for me to sew historically accurate clothing for them to wear in the historic area.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Category: 18th Century Costume Vignettes
Costume debut, snow, and publication in the Virginia Gazette
Unbeknownst to us, a photographer from the Virginia Gazette took a picture of us as we neared Bruton Parish church, to which a friend alerted me!
Snow dusted Colonial Williamsburg for our Costume Renderings
Although the first regimental for my son began humbly, the Colonial Williamsburg tailor sencouraged me to to go period accurate…to my son’s utter delight!
Debut of cardinal red cloak and accessories in Snow
Meanwhile I couldn’t help but capture a few pictures of my newest colonial costume accessories, all in cardinal red to buffer the cold, cold snow.
Costume Vignettes in autumn at Colonial Williamsburg
Taking advantage of the great autumnal weather in Colonial Williamsburg during Prelude to Victory, I took a few pictures of my kids wearing appropriate attire.
Costume Vignettes, Governor’s Palace, Colonial Williamsburg
Still grinning, he pulled out his camera and said, “Since you are waiting for your picture to be taken, I will take it for you.”
Receiving a costume high-five: Colonial Williamsburg
When I explained that we were guests like her, she asked where the costumes came from.
When I replied that I sewed them, exclamations of surprise sounded.
A Young Gent’s Guide to Proper Tying of 18th Century Cravats
How long does it take to put on a costume? F-o-r-e-v-e-r when your son has a cravat!
He’s now shortened his time to tying the cravat to a mere 5 minutes!
Picture Taking Twist at Colonial Williamsburg
Mistaking my kids for employees, guests often ask them questions about the historic area, and also take pictures of them and with them!
