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.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Costume Design Center
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.
Meriweather Lewis 1803 Regimental and Chapeau de Bras
The chapeau de bras (hat) was cleverly made by my son after much analysis of one at the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center, tailor, and the book.
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!
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.
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!
