Yellow white striped robe à l’anglaise: Sewing Journal
In the manner of sewing 18th century gowns, I’m impressed with how little was cut, then draped with tucks and pleats which brought definition and beauty.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: sewing 1700s for ladies
Blue Ruffled Silk 18th Century Short Cloak: Sewing Journal
Completely hand sewn, I even hand stitched as quickly as I could on the Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg last spring to wear the next day.
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.”
White floral on blue robe à l’anglaise gown: Sewing Journal
When we purchased the fabric from Colonial Williamsburg’s Mary Dickenson store last March for her birthday, she wasn’t too certain of this 18th century print.
Costume Vignettes, Governor’s Palace, Colonial Williamsburg
Still grinning, he pulled out his camera and said, “Since you are waiting for your picture to be taken, I will take it for you.”
Embellishments for my Chintz Robe à l’anglaise Gown
After wearing the simple version of this gown at Under the Redcoat, I created embellishments to fancy up the gown for other occasions.
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.
Receiving a costume high-five: Colonial Williamsburg
When I explained that we were guests like her, she asked where the costumes came from.
When I replied that I sewed them, exclamations of surprise sounded.
Pocket homework Costume Design Center: Colonial Williamsburg
I have finally completed my 18th century chintz pocket from my class over a year ago at the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center!
Blue rococo trim with green ruched ribbon: 18th century hat
As much as I like this hat now, I’ve envisioned a few additions. Why not? Deconstructing and reconstructing is an 18th century period accurate thing to do!
