tailoring - Kirsten Hammerstrom

Reflecting Fashion

Posted on January 21, 2016 by kittycalash

Whilst serving as the commandant for a research-paper writing prison*, I spent some time perusing the Met’s digital collections, in particular the Costume...

Clothing/making things/Research

Proper Sewing for Proper Garments

Posted on June 20, 2015 by kittycalash

Tailoring: It’s the thing, right? A well-cut, well-fitted, and well-crafted garment fits like no other. Why do you think I prefer my historical clothes? T...

Clothing/Events/Living History/making things/Research

Good Enough Coat

Posted on January 5, 2015 by kittycalash

Winter is firmly here, with the snow, fog and ice that marks the season in the Ocean State. It’s not fun weather for living in the past, though there̵...