Rococo Trimmed Silk Workbag finis: Sewing Journal
I completed a project form one of my historic sewing classes offered by the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center…a silk workbag for knotting.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: sewing 1700s for ladies
Costume debut, snow, and publication in the Virginia Gazette
Unbeknownst to us, a photographer from the Virginia Gazette took a picture of us as we neared Bruton Parish church, to which a friend alerted me!
18th Century Short Cloak in Black Wool: Sewing Journal
Now that I’m quite chilly on Virginia spring and autumn mornings, I removed the damaged taffeta and finished sewing it to wear it as a black wool short cloak.
Blue on White 18th Century Short Gown: Sewing Journal
I’ve recently completed an 18th century short gown for myself prompted by necessity on the advent of my attending a Burnley and Trowbridge workshop.
Peacock Blue Petticoat for my Chintz Gown: Sewing Journal
Quickly whipping one up for our recent American Revolution Becoming History Presentation, I also tried out a sampling of bum rolls to kick out the skirts.
Gowns, flowers, and a 500 year tour: Colonial Williamsburg
Joining friends for a merry day wearing proper attire in the historic area, we inspired many guests to take pictures of the five of us, yet we forgot our own.
18th Century Cap with Sage Green Trim: Sewing Journal
The sage green ribbon will work nicely with my gown sewn with Colonial Williamsburg floral-vined reproduction fabric, and the yellow and white striped gown.
Snow dusted Colonial Williamsburg for our Costume Renderings
Although the first regimental for my son began humbly, the Colonial Williamsburg tailor sencouraged me to to go period accurate…to my son’s utter delight!
Debut of cardinal red cloak and accessories in Snow
Meanwhile I couldn’t help but capture a few pictures of my newest colonial costume accessories, all in cardinal red to buffer the cold, cold snow.
18th Century Deep Red Cloak with Faux Mink Fur Trim for me!
Finally, I have completed an 18th century cloak for myself. To keep me warm, it has a vest like one of the cloaks in the CW collection has.
