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Soft crowned bonnets with stiffened brims were one of several fashionable and practical headwear options that women of all levels of society had in the second half of the 18th century. Many of these bonnets were made from black silk, though other colors and fabrics did appear and some even had their brims stiffened with whalebone. One of the only existing bonnets of this style survives in the collection of Colonial Williamsburg.
This 1 day workshop will be led by Brenda Rosseau
Sunday, March 22nd, 9am - 5pm
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Reading ads from 18th century newspapers you will come across merchants advertising a variety of wares, including a myriad of textiles with names foreign to us but commonplace to the consumer they are directed towards. 18th century consumers would know everything about the fabric listed and its appropriate use. Equating those 18th century terms to our modern day textiles and subsequently knowing what they were used for can be daunting.
In this workshop Angela Burnley will bring you along into the world of mid to late 18th century textiles with a focus on goods being imported into the American Colonies. Through a series of mini lectures with hands-on components she will introduce students to the common textiles being used by the 18th century consumer, how they were used and the terms by which they were known. Handling modern samples which most closely simulate those original textiles you will learn how they were constructed, what they were made from and what their end purpose would have been.
Saturday, March 21st, 9am-5pm
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In the 18th and early 19th centuries, tailors made most men's garments and also certain types of women's clothing such as riding habits. Tailoring techniques are thus essential for proper construction of a number of period garments. Cuffs, collars, and pockets, are all parts of the tailor's art that find their place across men's and women's attire. There is a wide degree of style variation in these elements across time, but the techniques used to make them varied little. In this workshop, we will cover the tailoring techniques used to make basic 18th century pockets, cuffs, and collars. Participants will make a sampler piece to keep as a reference for their future projects.
This 1.75 day workshop will be led by Nick Blevins
Saturday, March 7th - Sunday afternoon, March 8th
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Join Angela Burnley & Brooke Welborn for our new monthly virtual sewing circle where you will have a chance to chat about sewing projects, learn about new fabrics, ask your questions, and have a (virtually) good time with fellow sewing enthusiasts.
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