Embroidered 1786 Wedding Pocket: Sewing Journal
Learning that the New England laid stitch economically filled large areas while creating an interesting pattern, I got lots of practice!
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: sewing 1700s for ladies
18th Century Cross Stitched Needle Case: Sewing Journal
When I first saw this kit at Poplar Forest, I recognized the similarity to an extant needle case I saw in Gail Marsh’s 18th Century Embroidery Techniques.
18th Century Cap with Purple Satin Ribbon: Sewing Journal
For my daughter’s new cap, I used a 100% cotton windowpane fabric remnant from my Civil War reproduction gown and my 1930s blouse.
New gown, new stays, underpinning dilemma: Sewing Journal
Trying to decide between a bum roll or rump pad for my gown and stays from Burnley and Trowbridge workshops. Also finessing cause of pain with the stays.
Ode to Costume Vignettes in the Governor’s Palace Gardens
The best years of our lives were the historical journeys in historical clothing in the historic area, and the tailors and milliners who helped us dream.
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.”
Draped and Handsewn 18th Century Pink Gown: Sewing Journal
While I handsewed the gown, this fabric reminded me of pink soda-licious frothiness. Of course, all the pink works for Valentines Day!
An 18th Century Aqua Silk Hat with Organdy Trim and Pearls
Like inspiration hats seen at Colonial Williamsburg, I decided to poof lots of organdy ribbon at the top of the hat, through which I incorporated pearls.
Auditioning stays, bum roll, silk gown: Sewing Journal
Lots of finessing with massive research yielded another photo shoot today, auditioning the look of combining the bum roll with the new stays and gown.
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.
