19th century clothing - Kirsten Hammerstrom

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Malaise or Ennui?

Posted on September 9, 2014 by kittycalash

Hard to say which, but I am ill at ease and dissatisfied with my costuming. You might even call it bratty. But I don’t wanna be like Bridget Connor! It st...

Events/History/Living History

Friends in Newport

Posted on August 28, 2014 by kittycalash

I’m so glad I have friends in Newport. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t get over to the Island nearly as often as I do now. Next Thursday, I’ll b...

Clothing/Events/Living History/making things/Reenacting

Can’t Type: Sewing!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by kittycalash

What has kept me so busy I can’t blog? Mostly preparing for the millinery shop in Salem, which I am really looking forward to! In just about a week, I man...

Clothing/Events/Living History/making things/Reenacting

Six Toiles, a Coat and a Bonnet

Posted on July 7, 2014 by kittycalash

Yes, six toiles. That’s how many it took to get a coat pattern to fit Mr S the way I thought it should. I finally built the pattern around a sleeve and ar...