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.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Costume Design Center
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.
Martha Washington White House Gowns Sewing Kit Finis
According to a label attached to the case, the fabrics for Martha Washington’s sewing kit came from the gowns she wore in the White House from 1789 to 1797.
Costume Design Center Pattern Fitting: Colonial Williamsburg
Remembering us from last year’s open house and the nine sewing classes I took with them this year, they gave us excited greetings and hugs!
Debut of my son’s new market wallet in Colonial Williamsburg
One of the CW employees pointed out my son should not be using a market wallet because he’s dressed as a gentry boy.
Only the middling were known to use these.
Pinball Sewing Class: Colonial Williamsburg
While attending the final sewing class in celebration of the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center’s 75th anniversary, I learned all about pinballs.
Martha Washington Sewing Kit Class: Colonial Williamsburg
Making the class more fun, tavern owners Jane Vobe, Christiana Campbell, and her daughter. Molly, also attended, while bantering tavern humor.
My sage silk covered hat with cream organza trim and pearls
After perusing my homework from the Costume Design Center, I decided to finish covering a straw hat blank with silk, which I began in class.
