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.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: milliner
Ancient Romans, Fireworks, and Gowns: Colonial Williamsburg
That evening we settled in front of the Governor’s Palace to await a special evening program in the refreshing cool of the evening.
Milliner offering spring season hats: Colonial Williamsburg
We were certainly tempted to place an order with the milliner with these spring-like hats that looked quite fashionably fun to wear.
My son acts as aide-de-camp for EFT: Colonial Williamsburg
While my son spent several minutes trying to get the perfect picture of the gorgeous cardinal, Thomas Jefferson joined us in bird watching!
Teacups in a Palace Garden with Fashionable Frolicks
Despite my first costume attempt fail, I absolutely did have fun being out and about with all our skirts swirling and swishing through the historic area.
Costume fitting and dress rehearsal: Colonial Williamsburg
Since my son got a part for an upcoming EFT, we drove to Colonial Williamsburg for him to be measured by the Costume Design Center for his character’s costume.
Ancient Greeks amid President’s Day: Colonial Williamsburg
During President’s Day weekend we analyzed our Ancient Greek studies with those who established the framework of America’s representative government!
Nor’easter, audition, mistaken identity: Colonial Williamsburg
While waiting to enter, a guest said to me, “I wonder what the speaker behind you will talk about?” (referring to my son in costume)
Ladies’ Jacket and Gowns Research: Colonial Williamsburg
Now that I’m caught up, at the present, with sewing historically accurate costumes for my kids, I wanted to do some research for me.
Christmas Grand Illumination Parties: Colonial Williamsburg
Then all exclaimed: Naaawww, we’d rather be cold in Colonial Williamsburg during Grand Illumination! There is nothing like it anywhere else in the world!
