Historical Costume Maker, Costume Historian, Educator
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Waistcoat; 1627.
Linen.
Pattern based on "Patterns of Fashion".
Tabbed waistcoat finished by hand and closed with hand sewn buttonholes.
Photography: Quinn M. Burgess
Robe a la Francaise; c. 1770.
Silk, linen, and metallic trim.
Pattern from J.P. Ryan.
Entirely hand sewn including all seams, eyelets, finishing, and trim.
Photography: LR Stern
Witzchoura coat ensemble: including hat, muff, petticoat, and shoes; 1814.
Silk, cotton, feathers, buckram, leather, and faux fur.
Patterns draped and flat patterned based on historical image.
All pieces entirely hand sewn including seams and trim.
Photography: LR Stern
Pelisse, hat, and chemisette; 1814.
Cotton, lace, and tassels.
Patterns flat patterned based on historical images.
Hand sewn finishing and trimmings.
Photography: LR Stern
Day dress; 1861.
Reproduction print cotton.
Pattern flat patterned based on historical images.
Gathered bodice over darted foundation trimmed with self fabric ruffles; concealed dog-leg closure using hooks and eyes; and button closures at cuffs.
Photography: LR Stern
Evening gown; 1863.
Silk, cotton, silk velvet, and lace.
Pattern flat patterned based on historical image.
Hand sewn pinked and box pleated self fabric trim as well as gathered lace; fully boned; hand sewn eyelets along back edges for laced closure; and hand sewn finishing.
Photography: LR Stern
Tailor-made gown: including skirt, jacket, and hat; 1883.
Wool, cotton velvet, cotton, and silk.
Patterns flat patterned and draped based on historical images.
Hand sewn finishing; skirt with velvet knife pleats and bias bound tabs, asymmetrical front draping and back bustling; jacket with false dickie and necktie, wool edged velvet collar and cuffs, and covered buttons.
Photography: Quinn M. Burgess
Seaside afternoon dress; 1885.
Cotton and lace.
Pattern flat patterned based on historical image.
Ruffled skirt trimmed with cotton borders and lace ruffles; hand sewn functional buttonholes; and hand sewn finishing.
Photography: LR Stern
Skating jacket and skirt; 1895.
Wool, faux fur, and braid.
Patterns from "Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Lady's Wardrobe".
Hand sewn finishing; skirt trimmed with faux fur; jacket trimmed with braid patterns, toggle closures, and faux fur.
Photography: Chris Broderick
Cycling Ensemble; 1896.
Wool and cotton.
Pattern flat patterned based on historical image.
Hand tailored jacket with functional buttonholes; hand finished bloomers.
Photography: LR Stern
Ball gown; 1899.
Polyester, cotton, silk, tulle, and flowers.
Patterns flat patterned and draped based on historical images.
Fully boned bodice; hidden hook and eye closures; and hand sewn finishing.
Photography: LR Stern
Tailored walking suit: including skirt, jacket, blouse, and hat; 1903.
Wool, cotton velvet, cotton, soutache trim, silk, and lace.
Patterns from "Patterns of Fashion" and flat patterned and draped based on historical images.
Lace yoke and functional buttons on blouse; hand tailored jacket; top stitching and soutache trimming on skirt and jacket.
Photography: Quinn M. Burgess
Evening gown; 1912.
Silk, cotton, and metallic lace.
Pattern draped based on extant garments.
Hand sewn finishing and covered buttons; back hook closure.
Photography: LR Stern
Tailored suit: including skirt, jacket, blouse, and portrait hat; 1913.
Wool, silk, cotton, and lace.
Patterns draped based on historical images.
Lace decoration and functional back buttons on blouse; hand tailored jacket with functional buttons; side button closure and decorative top stitching on skirt.
Photography: Quinn M. Burgess
Robe de Style; 1924.
Silk, cotton, ribbon, and silk flowers.
Pattern flat patterned based on historical images.
Hand sewn finishing, flat lined bodice finished with side snap/hook and eye closures.
Photography: LR Stern
Evening dress; 1928
Silk, cotton, and metallic lace.
Patterns draped and flat patterned based on historical image.
Machine sewn narrow hems, hidden cotton band to support waist drape.
Photography: LR Stern
Bias cut evening gown; c. 1930.
Silk.
Pattern draped in three pieces (front, back, and neck) based on a Vionnet drawing.
Machine sewn narrow hems and hand sewn finishing.
Photography: Chris Broderick
Shirt dress; 1943.
Rayon.
Pattern flat patterned based on historical image.
Machine sewn with hand finishing and functional buttonholes.
Photography: LR Stern
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