19th century clothing - Kirsten Hammerstrom

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HSF #2: Innovation

Posted on February 3, 2014 by kittycalash

For this challenge, I initially thought I’d be working on the compere fronts for a silk sacque, but then I took another look at the calendar and realized ...

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Consider the Collar

Posted on January 31, 2014 by kittycalash

The Newport dresses seemed a little strange to me, in that the collar treatment was more like what I would expect to see on a pelisse than on a gown. But I am w...

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Newport Friends

Posted on January 30, 2014 by kittycalash

I had a bit of a surprise when details emerged about the program Sew 18th Century and I will be doing in early March at her workplace. I’ve known about th...