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.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: handsewing
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.
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.
Red wool mitts for my daughter’s Christmas: Sewing Journal
After our last trip down to Colonial Williamsburg which turned snowy, my daughter asked for mitts to keep her arms warm!
