Sewing a Breezy White Blouse in Embroidery of Pink
Thinking the fabric would pair well with my pale pink embroidered capri pants, I imagined its cuteness on journeys out and about with vintage flair.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: handsewing
1957 Changeable Red-Black Silk Taffeta Dress
The dress drew positive attention at the Christmas party, where a guest asked me about the style, my sewing, and the rest of my historical sewing.
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!
Trimming a Straw Hat with Sage Silk Ribbon and Pink Roses
As we were about to embark on a time-travel voyage to meet the French frigate l’Hermione, I set about to trim a new hat for the grand occasion.
Embroidered 1786 Wedding Pocket: Sewing Journal
Learning that the New England laid stitch economically filled large areas while creating an interesting pattern, I got lots of practice!
Visiting Mount Vernon’s Call to Arms Revolution Reenactment
Since my daughter has been busy with college, she hadn’t yet worn the pink gown I sewed for her last year, so I joined her by wearing my matching yellow gown.
18th Century Cross Stitched Needle Case: Sewing Journal
When I first saw this kit at Poplar Forest, I recognized the similarity to an extant needle case I saw in Gail Marsh’s 18th Century Embroidery Techniques.
Bringing The Crucible to life for College Literature Class
When my daughter was frustrated by her mid-century modern assignment for her 17th-19th century literature class, I had an idea.
18th Century Cap with Purple Satin Ribbon: Sewing Journal
For my daughter’s new cap, I used a 100% cotton windowpane fabric remnant from my Civil War reproduction gown and my 1930s blouse.
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.
