Sewing 18th Century Pudding Cap for our Youngest Sweetheart
When my son asked me to sew an 18th century pudding cap for for his not quite a toddler daughter, since she’s always hitting her head, I gave it my best shot.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: sewing historical clothing
Vintage Aloha Dress for a Hawaiian Themed Bridal Shower
The fabric for both the sundress and the jacket were 1950s styled Aloha fabrics from the Gertie line that sold at JoAnn a few years ago.
My Daughter’s Spring Wedding on an Autumnal Day
The last few years have been exceedingly troubled for my family. Yet through it all they fell in love, he proposed, and she said yes.
Sewing my Blue Embroidered Gingham 1960 Dress
Despite two previous lives, first as my first non-accurate Civil War Era gown for my daughter, and second, as a 1952 Walkaway dress, neither worked.
A Fancy Party Dress amidst Christmas Preparations
For the remainder of the week, we’ll likely play lots of games by day and watch Christmas/New Year’s Eve combo movies each night…can’t get enough of it. 😉
Visiting James Monroe’s Highland near Charlottesville
Surprisingly we learned more about Lafayette and Napoleon at Monroe’s country home near his friends, Jefferson and Madison.
1950s Hawaiian BBQ, Enigma Quiz Show: End of Homeschool Era
After we shed tears, my kids proclaimed that I need to write everything down, so they can recreate their homeschool experience with their own kids someday.
Costume debut, snow, and publication in the Virginia Gazette
Unbeknownst to us, a photographer from the Virginia Gazette took a picture of us as we neared Bruton Parish church, to which a friend alerted me!
Princess Slip 1912 La Mode Illustree: Sewing Journal
I am participating in an international project testing patterns from the French fashion magazine, La Mode Illustree from 1912, Vintage Pattern Lending Library.
Properly Dressed Gingerbread Cookies from 1608 to 1823
My son has been influenced by my historical sewing after he and his sister asked for historically accurate clothing after we first moved here two years ago.
