18th century clothing - Kirsten Hammerstrom

Events/Living History/making things/Reenacting

Stick-to-it-iveness

Posted on September 14, 2017 by kittycalash

It has been a long time since I participated in a traditional “reenacting” event, the kind with tents and pew and kettles and a TWD but here we go, ...

Clothing/making things/personal/Research

Draping and Dreaming

Posted on August 14, 2017 by kittycalash

Why have just one dream project when you can have more than you can possibly achieve? Here, in no particular order, are things I’d like to make or achieve...

Clothing/personal

Frivolous Friday: Favorite Fabric

Posted on August 11, 2017 by kittycalash

Favorite Fabric? Are you kidding? Is it fabric? It’s my favorite. There’s the hand-woven handkerchief made by a friend that is my absolute favorite textile acce...

Clothing/Living History/making things

The ‘Nancy Dawson’ Dress

Posted on April 30, 2017 by kittycalash

Hat tip to Mr B for pointing out the resemblance; I know the print and never connected it to this fabric. It’s been almost a year in the making, this brig...