Workshop Registration
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
“Very much the taste and various are the makes”: The 18th Century Polonaise
An In-Person Masterclass
Friday, April 11- Sunday afternoon, April 13th
Pre-Approval is open now. Registration opens Wednesday, January 21st by application only
The Polonaise is a striking garment, peculiar to a narrow slice of time lasting only from the middle of the 1770s to the middle of the 1780s. Constructed in four sections with its back “tailored” like a jacket, the front of the polonaise is cut to flare loosely away over a fitted bodice or waistcoat. The skirts of the polonaise are gathered up or left loose, depending on both length and personal preference. This style may have elbow length or long sleeves. It may also have a collar around the neckline.
This 3 day masterclass will be led by Brooke Welborn, Mantua-maker
Workshop Registration--One Spot Remaining!
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
Registration opens Wednesday, November 26th at 12:30 pm
Holiday Shipping Dates
It's that time of year again!
The following are the last days to ship for Christmas/the first day of Hanukkah:
USPS 1st Class/Ground Advantage 12/17
USPS Priority 12/18
Military/International 12/2-12/9
UPS varies by destination, but for Ground Delivery, use 12/18 as a good guideline
Virtual Sewing Circles
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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