Mantua Makers Sew a Gown in a Day: Colonial Williamsburg
First we went to the milliner to see the one event that would encompass most of our day…watching the draping and hand sewing of an 18th century gown in one day!
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Category: Colonial Williamsburg – Milliner
Milliner of a Million Assortments: Colonial Williamsburg
Listening to the milliner was great fun, as she wove a fascinating tour of fashionable delights in such a fun way that exceeded any that I recall!
Doll House duplicate of Milliner Shop: Colonial Williamsburg
For the first time I recognized the offerings in the doll house.
Each of the clothing items were duplilcate miniatures of theitems in the shop!
Millinery petticoats and short cloak: Colonial Williamsburg
Of special interest to me was the sheer plaid organza short cloak, now that I’ve completed sewing one.
The milliner allowed me to look at the stitching.
Milliner offering spring season hats: Colonial Williamsburg
We were certainly tempted to place an order with the milliner with these spring-like hats that looked quite fashionably fun to wear.
