White floral on blue robe à l’anglaise gown: Sewing Journal
When we purchased the fabric from Colonial Williamsburg’s Mary Dickenson store last March for her birthday, she wasn’t too certain of this 18th century print.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: handsewing
Embellishments for my Chintz Robe à l’anglaise Gown
After wearing the simple version of this gown at Under the Redcoat, I created embellishments to fancy up the gown for other occasions.
A new Handstitched 18th Century Blue Waistcoat for my son
My son outgrew last year’s blue waistcoat with buff lining, so he requested a new blue waistcoat with white lining that he first wore a few weeks ago.
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.
My newly sewn gown, jacket, and hat debut in historic area
After two years of research and sewing for my kids, I finally sewed my own attire to debut atUnder the Redcoat to begin our 18th century family adventures.
Draped and handstitched chintz gown for me: Sewing Journal
I finally sewed my first 18th century gown for myself, with reproduction chintz from Colonial Williamsburg, based on a gown in their collection.
Receiving a costume high-five: Colonial Williamsburg
When I explained that we were guests like her, she asked where the costumes came from.
When I replied that I sewed them, exclamations of surprise sounded.
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!
Blue rococo trim with green ruched ribbon: 18th century hat
As much as I like this hat now, I’ve envisioned a few additions. Why not? Deconstructing and reconstructing is an 18th century period accurate thing to do!
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.
