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.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Category: 18th Century Sewing Journal
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.
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.
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.
Historical Sewing Diary of a former Costumer
After my kids’ pleas for historically accurate attire, I put needle to fabric while puzzling through agony, confusion, and woes.
Mom, we need historically accurate clothing. You do, too!
My kids campaigned for me to sew proper attire for themselves and for myself, so we could experience being an 18th century family in Colonial Williamsburg.
Mom, will you sew an 18th century gown for me?
All throughout town we also noticed children, who were guests, in costumes rented from Colonial Williamsburg. So my daughter wanted a gown too.
