Mother of the Bride Dress: Audrey Hepburn, Givenchy, Sabrina
I was excited my daughter and I would both be wearing vintage styled dresses, inspired by Givenchy fashions Audrey Hepburn wore in her movies!
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: silk
Bespoke Vignettes from Historical Styles to Vintage Flair
While organizing my closet, I noted the bespoke wardrobe I’m sewing, from the historical past to vintage flair, which I grouped into various categories.
Rococo Trimmed Silk Workbag finis: Sewing Journal
I completed a project form one of my historic sewing classes offered by the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center…a silk workbag for knotting.
Peacock Blue Petticoat for my Chintz Gown: Sewing Journal
Quickly whipping one up for our recent American Revolution Becoming History Presentation, I also tried out a sampling of bum rolls to kick out the skirts.
Sage green silk fabric for my gown: Sewing Journal
When the fabric sample arrived, it seemed a perfect complement to the sage green silk hat that I trimmed last summer with pearls and cream ribbon.
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.
