Costume Design Center Pattern Fitting: Colonial Williamsburg
Remembering us from last year’s open house and the nine sewing classes I took with them this year, they gave us excited greetings and hugs!
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: sewing inspiration – historic fashion
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!
Upholsterer Tour of Governor’s Palace: Colonial Williamsburg
The governor had his own upholsterer, who puts up and repairs wallpaper! Surprisingly, I learned that some of painted walls were actually wallpaper.
When employees mistake my kids as employees: Colonial Williamsburg
One of the employees thought the kids were also employees because theycarried themselves so well, she thought my son was part of the fife and drum corps.
Costume Design Center Inspiration: Colonial Williamsburg
Historical clothing walking on the streets of the historic area beguiled us to take the 75th anniversary tour of the Costume Design Center where they are sewn.
Thomas Jefferson: Colonial Williamsburg Religion Month
Since April is Religion month at Colonial Williamsburg, I wanted to ehar Thomas Jefferson speak about his role in bringing religious freedom to Virginia.
