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.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Costume Design Center
Brass Buttons for my Son’s Lafayette Coat: Sewing Journal
When the Colonial Williamsburg tailor saw the look-alike modern buttons, he told me that brass buttons would look great! My son beamed!
My turn to be mistaken as an employee: Colonial Williamsburg
Since my gown attracted them, it opened conversation where they became interested in purchasing the Queen Charlotte Pearl Drop earrings and an EFT subscription.
Chapeau Bras Inspiration: Costume Design Center Open House
I knew when my son would make his way to this table, he would go nuts over this hat, so I took lots of pictures, even though he had me take more pictures.
Newest handstitched 18th century shirt for my son
Hand sewn with linen thread, hand sewn button holes and dorset buttons, that I learned to make at the Costume Design Center in Colonial Williamsburg.
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!
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.
Sage green silk fabric for my gown: Sewing Journal
When the fabric sample arrived, it seemed a perfect complement to the sage green silk hat that I trimmed last summer with pearls and cream ribbon.
Blue rococo trim and green bow for my 18th century hat
That night in the hotel room, I trimmed this hat based on ideas gleaned from a hat trimming class I took with the Costume Design Center last year.
Costume fitting and dress rehearsal: Colonial Williamsburg
Since my son got a part for an upcoming EFT, we drove to Colonial Williamsburg for him to be measured by the Costume Design Center for his character’s costume.
