Costume Vignettes in autumn at Colonial Williamsburg
Taking advantage of the great autumnal weather in Colonial Williamsburg during Prelude to Victory, I took a few pictures of my kids wearing appropriate attire.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: waistcoat
A new Handstitched 18th Century Blue Waistcoat for my son
My son outgrew last year’s blue waistcoat with buff lining, so he requested a new blue waistcoat with white lining that he first wore a few weeks ago.
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!
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.
