Historical Costume Maker, Costume Historian, Educator
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Covered buttons; 1627.
Linen and wood.
Pattern based on historical images.
Hand sewn decorative buttons on wood bases with hand sewn buttonholes.
Photography: Quinn M. Burgess
Smock; 1627.
Linen and bobbin lace.
Pattern from "Patterns of Fashion".
Hand sewn lace edging and lace insertion with narrow hems.
Photography: Quinn M. Burgess
Card woven trim; 1627.
Silk.
Pattern from "Card Weaving or Tablet Weaving."
Hand woven trim.
Photography: Quinn M. Burgess
Corset; c. 1860.
Silk and coutil.
Pattern flat patterned based on historical image.
Machine sewn channels, gussets, and binding reinforced with functional and decorative hand stitching.
Photography: Quinn M. Burgess
Corset cover; 1883.
Cotton, lace, and silk ribbon.
Pattern flat patterned based on historical image.
Machine sewn pin tuck panels, lace decoration, lace edging, and functional button holes.
Photography: Quinn M. Burgess
Tailor-made jacket; 1883.
Wool, cotton velvet, and canvas.
Pattern draped based on historical image.
Hand tailored and machine sewn collar with velvet inset.
Photography: Quinn M. Burgess
Combinations; 1895.
Cotton, lace, eyelet trim, and ribbon.
Pattern flat patterned based on historical image.
Machine sewn and hand finished lace edging and lace insertion.
Photography: Chris Broderick
Tailored suit skirt; 1947.
Wool and lining.
Pattern draped based on historical image.
Machine sewn and hand finished invisible side zipper.
Photography: Quinn M. Burgess
Tailored trousers; c. 1940.
Wool.
Pattern drafted from historical tailoring manuals.
Hand tailored and machine sewn doubled piped back and side pockets.
Photography: Chris Broderick
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