Debut of cardinal red cloak and accessories in Snow
Meanwhile I couldn’t help but capture a few pictures of my newest colonial costume accessories, all in cardinal red to buffer the cold, cold snow.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: handsewing
In time for New Years, Wool Breeches: Sewing Journal
Since my son wanted some wool breeches and waistcoat to go with his Lafayette coat, I thought I’d whip some up before Grand Illumination!
Breeches, Colonial Williamsburg Tailors, Burnley Trowbridge
Led by the tailors of Colonial Williamsburg, they present the history, photographic evidence, and provenance of our project.
Yellow white striped robe à l’anglaise: Sewing Journal
In the manner of sewing 18th century gowns, I’m impressed with how little was cut, then draped with tucks and pleats which brought definition and beauty.
Patching son’s breeches while surrounded by Continental Army
My frustrated son showed me his breeches with a huge 6″ rip across the top of the knee, with 2 dangling buttons, one of which he fixed with a straight pin.
18th century stays in autumnal green: Sewing Journal
Now that I have a set of stays to wear, I fiddled with adjustments for a second set of stays for my dress form, and hopefully attain a better fit.
Blue Ruffled Silk 18th Century Short Cloak: Sewing Journal
Completely hand sewn, I even hand stitched as quickly as I could on the Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg last spring to wear the next day.
Lavender Floral Toile 18th Century Jacket: Sewing Journal
My daughter thanked me profusely, while she daintily touched and admired it she repeated, “It’s so pretty. The colors are nice. They all go so nicely together.”
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.
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.
