How I drafted and hand sewed my son’s green linen frock coat
This new coat is completely hand sewn, with twenty-two fabric covered buttons, another first for me to complete for an outfit.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: handsewing
Doll paper frock coat from the Tailor: Colonial Williamsburg
When I told the tailor that I messed up the new frock coat I sewed for my son from a drafted pattern in Costume-Close Up, he asked what I was talking about.
Handsewn breeches #2 best fit: 18th century sewing journal
After my son barely squeezed into his four month old breeches, he announced he had outgrown them. Quickly I handsewed breeches #2 which were the best fit ever.
Inspired to sew by historic clothing: Colonial Williamsburg
When my son announced he had outgrown the breeches I had hand sewn last spring, I whipped out another pair which he gleefully proclaimed as the best fit ever!
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.
Debut of my first draped and handstitched gown: Sewing Journal
Meeting a kindred spirit recently, this kind blog reader taught me to drape, which she promised would solve all my historical sewing woes.
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.
Stomacher Embellishment Sewing Class: Colonial Williamsburg
The Costume Design Center taught us historically accurate stomacher embellishments for 18th century gowns, in this seventh class of nine in the series.
Historical Sewing Diary of a former Costumer
After my kids’ pleas for historically accurate attire, I put needle to fabric while puzzling through agony, confusion, and woes.
