Federal style - Kirsten Hammerstrom

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The Milliners’ Shop

Posted on August 3, 2014 by kittycalash

On Saturday last, Sew 18th Century and I set up a milliners’ shop for the Salem Maritime Festival. This was a fun event made even better by the opportunit...

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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/History/Living History/making things/Reenacting

The Taylors’ Instructor

Posted on June 25, 2014 by kittycalash

So who else was wondering what Mr Cooke meant by Lapsley and Queen? Wonder no longer, frustrated toile-makers and cuff-detail mavens, it is available on the vas...

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Coat Tales

Posted on June 23, 2014 by kittycalash

As the Salem Maritime Festival approaches, my anxiety increases. Whatever will those ‘gentlemen’ wear? Coats and waistcoats, and thank goodness I fi...