Since my son obtained a part for an upcoming EFT, we drove to Colonial Williamsburg for him to be measured by the Costume Design Center for his character’s costume.
While one of the managers measured my son, he told me that he knew that the kids always come to the historic area in costume.
Smiling, he added that I need to start making some garments for myself. =)
My son jumped on that comment since he’s been after me for years to sew my gown so we can be a colonial family.
Well, I’m pleased to announce that I am almost finished with my shift.
TAILOR
After that, we walked to the historic area to visit the tailor who was sewing a silk waistcoat.
Since I sewed my son’s latest waistcoat by hand, I ran into the issue of figuring out the seam lines.
I saw this work in progress, at the very stage of my question!
MILLINER
Then we visited with the milliners, who were furiously sewing away for the upcoming Costume Conference.
DRESS REHEARSAL FOR REVOLUTIONARY CITY
After that, we walked outside where we found the actor interpreters in everyday clothes rehearsing for Revolutionary City.
When the manager saw my kids, he asked them if they’d like to help with the rehearsal.
Placing them on one of the stages, the actors practiced their lines from well-known to us scenes.
I found it humorous that my kids, the visitors, were in costume, while the actors were in everyday clothes!
After rehearsal, we warmed up at the Silversmith shop.
Then we walked back to the Visitor Center where I decided to grab a moment to take some photos of this loveliest of visitor centers.
For more photos, check my Flickr set.
COMMENTS FROM MY OLD BLOG
Rebecca March 8, 2011 at 8:46 AM – *sigh* Thanks for the cap shots! You know, I never thought about it, but you’re right – there really never are too many of those out to be seen at the milliners! I love the sheer one with the satin stripes. That’s so pretty. You should definitely make yourself a pretty sheer one to go with your new fabric!
Lucy March 9, 2011 at 2:34 PM – I discovered “Teacups” while browsing for information about Williamsburg’s “Under The Redcoat” event, which I am looking forward to attending this coming June. As a bonus to what you have posted about that I am really enjoying reading about your visits to the tailor’s and milliner’s. The sheer cap with ruffles (and narrow stripe) looks like a dormuse cap? There are patterns available for that particular style…Thanks for posting so many wonderful pictures from Williamsburg!
