handsewn - Kirsten Hammerstrom

A woman in eighteenth century clothing stands behind a table. She leans against a railing, talking to two middle aged women in floral shirts with their backs to the camera. The three women are in a museum.

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Fabric shopping across the centuries

Posted on September 26, 2026 by kittycalash

How do you choose fabric, when the draper's shop from 1776 is closed? Swatches, and stitching samples.

A Blue Homespun Gown

Posted on June 7, 2025 by kittycalash

How long does fabric need to ‘season’ in your stash? I like to savor yardage for half a decade or so, as once I have fabric I really like, I never think I...

Living History/making things/material culture/polonaise

A Polonaise for Ann Pearson

Posted on March 9, 2023 by kittycalash

Which came first, the milliner or the polonaise? Technically, the polonaise. I was supposed to be part of a Burnley & Trowbridge master class way back in … ...

Clothing/Living History/making things

Three Simple Tricks to Change Your (Sewing) Life…

Posted on March 5, 2020 by kittycalash

Yesterday was #difference day in Pinsent Tailoring’s #modernlessmarch challenge, and while I’m not participating, finishing up a cap order yesterday got me thin...