18th Century Pink Floral on Blue Jacket: Sewing Journal
Taking measurements off her previous lavender jacket, I then used a drafted pattern from Costume Close-Up which practically fits my daughter “as is.”
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: 18th century ladies’ jacket
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.
Lavender Floral Toile 18th Century Jacket: Sewing Journal
My daughter thanked me profusely, while she daintily touched and admired it she repeated, “It’s so pretty. The colors are nice. They all go so nicely together.”
My newly sewn gown, jacket, and hat debut in historic area
After two years of research and sewing for my kids, I finally sewed my own attire to debut atUnder the Redcoat to begin our 18th century family adventures.
Handstitched blue on white chintz 18th century jacket for me
During the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center’s Open House last October, I was fitted in a muslin for one of their patterns.
Ladies’ Jacket and Gowns Research: Colonial Williamsburg
Now that I’m caught up, at the present, with sewing historically accurate costumes for my kids, I wanted to do some research for me.
Costume Design Center Pattern Fitting: Colonial Williamsburg
Remembering us from last year’s open house and the nine sewing classes I took with them this year, they gave us excited greetings and hugs!
