18th Century Silk Breeches for young boy: Sewing Journal
My breeches from the Burnley and Trowbridge workshop with the Colonial Williamsburg tailors, Mark Hutter and Neal Hurst are finally done!
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Burnley and Trowbridge
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.
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.
Organdy Ruffled Petticoat 1890-1910: Sewing Journal
I wanted to replicate Anne of Green Gables’ creamy yellow skirt which kicked about as she walked, revealing peaks at the petticoat underneath.
My handsewn 18th Century Lavender Stays from B&T Workshop
Drafted for my body at the B&T workshop with tailor guidance, these are completely hand sewn. Only the inside layer is left to complete.
Draping my gown with the Colonial Williamsburg Mantua Maker
After learning each technique, we tried our skills on each other with a piece of muslin. Then the mantua maker checked our attempts.
Stays, Colonial Williamsburg Tailor, Burnley and Trowbridge
Tailoring is an apprenticed trade that requires years of study to learn all the techniques, tips, and tricks, from which we benefit in this class.
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.
In time for New Years, Wool Breeches: Sewing Journal
Since my son wanted some wool breeches and waistcoat to go with his Lafayette coat, I thought I’d whip some up before Grand Illumination!
