Colonial outfit for women

We love learning about early American History. My boys are especially drawn because of the idealism and courage that our forefathers needed to buck the system and stand up for their beliefs. And let’s face it, people are captivated by narrative. When it comes to studying this particular period of history stories reign supreme! If […]

I realized yesterday that there are many garments I've never posted. Even some that I had shown or talked about progress with! I'm still in the process of taking pictures of everything I've made, so here are a few different styles of jackets that I've created over the last three years: Caraco Jacket, based on this original in the V&A. The fabric is a cotton chintz from the Williamsburg collection that came out a few years ago. My biggest issue was the unusual shape of this garment. It was…

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Exude piety, humility and devotion wearing a Colonial-style costume. Men, women and children of the Colonial period dressed in a simple fashion. Basic dresses, and tunics with breeches, are easily enhanced with Colonial-specific accessories.

The original colonists were mostly Puritans. Their belief system was firmly rooted in simplicity and modesty, and their clothing reflected this. Coming primarily from England, where clothing was a source of pride and class distinction, the Puritans wanted to dress simply and plainly. There were no frilly collars, elaborate buttons, or adorned handkerchiefs. Colonial clothing... Read more »

Susan reports: I've already shown what the 18th c. gentlemen of Colonial Williamsburg were wearing to keep relatively cool on a hot su...