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Civil War era day dress
We recently completed an 1860s era gown with matching straw bonnet for a client headed to an anniversary event this summer. This gown is based upon our Godey dress and features vintage ribbon trim. The...
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Romantic Era gown
This gown is probably one of my all time favorite designs. It is such a sweet little gown and so flattering. Plus, it is just so comfortable to wear. This gown is our Brooks dress and was made as part...
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Early 19th century day caps
These two early 19th century day caps were made for a museum group in Norway. One features a delicate white work ruffle and the other a cotton lace/ribbon trim. These day caps are meant to be worn...
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Bustle era gown
This bustle era gown is our Amelia dress. This gown was completely customized by the client. The client chose the cotton dress fabric and requested the over bustle to be made of contrasting natural...
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Round gown
This late 18th century gown is inspired by the styles worn in the 1790s. The dress design and colors all harken back to the portraits of Vigee LeBrun and her connection with femininity. This dress is...
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Pinstripe WWI Dress
Our WWI nurses dresses have been VERY popular over the past few years and this one is headed to a lovely couple in England. I had just enough time to snap this quick photo before I packed it up for its...
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Mid 19th century day dress
This gown is our American South dress and is a popular choice for every day wear for the 1840s-1870s. It is shown over our standard petticoat and features wooden buttons down the center front. We...
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Victorian Era bonnet
This light weight half bonnet is a great choice for ladies not wanting to wear a full bonnet. Our Victorian era straw bonnet is open at the back and allows room for showing off curls, braids, and other...
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Velvet regency bonnet
Finishing off a commission for Jean LaFitte National Park in New Orleans is this fabulous red velveteen regency bonnet. This bonnet features vintage trim and was made to correspond with a spencer...
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Mid 19th century Bold print gown
This gown was created for client in a neighboring Southern state and was based upon an image of her great great grandmother. The original gown is made from a bold stripe on a dark background. (The...
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Girl’s 1850s era dresses
These two girl’s dresses are both cut in the popular children’s style so prevalent during the 1850s and 1860s. The homespun dress is representative of everyday wear during this period whereas the...
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Girl’s petticoats
These two styles of girl’s petticoats were popular during the early to mid 19th century. Our mini corded petticoat is a girl- size version of our women’s corded petticoat and was worn by children from...
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Mid 19th century dresses of Appalachia
These mid 19th century dresses are based upon an extant homespun gown from North Carolina.They are headed to Historic Exchange Place living history farm in Kingsport Tennessee- in the heart of the...
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CostumeWorks costumes!
These three Regency Era garments are headed to CostumeWorks for a theatrical production in Boston. The fabrics were provided by the production company and the designs are ours. The dresses are our...
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Old West dress
This 1880s era bustle gown is a custom made version of our Harvest Bustle gown. It is headed to a client in Wyoming who is putting together a Lizzy Borden impression. Lizzie was arrested and tried for...
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1850s era denim jacket
This reproduction women’s denim jacket is a custom designed/custom commissioned 1850s era piece based on this original in the collection of FIT. Working with the client, we decided upon a darker denim...
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Regency era chemise dress
This month we completed a regency era gown cut in the transitional style of the chemise dresses of the late 18th century. This gown is made from a period print cotton with a silk and tulle sash. This...
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WWI Hello Girl Uniform
This WWI Era Hello Girl Uniform was meticulously researched for accuracy and authenticity as it was designed for exhibition at Alvin C. York State Park in Tennessee. The Hello Girls, also known as the...
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1875 serviceable dress
This 19th century day dress was designed for a house museum exhibit in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Inspired by an original gown in the Met, this cotton version is meant to celebrate the rural heritage...
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WWI US Motor Corps Uniform
Earlier this Spring we completed a WWI Era US Motor Corps Uniform for The State of TN. It was and EPIC project! From original buttons to sourcing “just the right shade of wool,” attention to detail was...
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