a year in review
Well, 2016 started with a real low, but I did a fair amount of sewing over the course of it anyway. I'm just going to do a quick picture run-by.
Regency stays for George Washington's Birthday at Allaire in February
1780s striped silk Anglaise for the loser Anglaise luncheon in March, along with striped cotton petticoat (photo from mandie_rw)
Dupioni medieval-esque sideless surcoat for the Fonthill Castle trip in April that didn't happen
1830s dark pink cotton gown and apple green silk bonnet for Maria Allaire's wedding in June, reworn for the barn dance at Allaire in August (photos from hiraimi)
Generically early 19th century suit for Joe - Linen coat, cotton waistcoat and trousers (photo by mandie_rw)
1882 natural form outfit in block printed cotton voile for Belvidere in September - bodice, skirt, and overskirt (photo from mandie_rw)
1780s linen Anglaise for the 18th century market in Washington's Crossing in October (photos from sewloud)
Quaker style bonnet to go with the above
1770s silk gauze bonnet made at an amazing Burnley and Trowbridge workshop in November
Tiered quilted petticoat/extra fluff layer for 1830s, worn with below
1830s gold brocade and gauze dress for the Fezziwig Ball in New Castle, December (photo by sewloud)
1830s cross-barred silk gown and pelerine, and madras silk bonnet, for The Spirit of Christmas at New Castle, Delaware
Not shown: 1880s chemise, pantaloons and eyelet petticoat; 1830s corded petticoat and plain white cotton petticoat; 18th century plain white cotton petticoat
Regency stays for George Washington's Birthday at Allaire in February
1780s striped silk Anglaise for the loser Anglaise luncheon in March, along with striped cotton petticoat (photo from mandie_rw)
Dupioni medieval-esque sideless surcoat for the Fonthill Castle trip in April that didn't happen
1830s dark pink cotton gown and apple green silk bonnet for Maria Allaire's wedding in June, reworn for the barn dance at Allaire in August (photos from hiraimi)
Generically early 19th century suit for Joe - Linen coat, cotton waistcoat and trousers (photo by mandie_rw)
1882 natural form outfit in block printed cotton voile for Belvidere in September - bodice, skirt, and overskirt (photo from mandie_rw)
1780s linen Anglaise for the 18th century market in Washington's Crossing in October (photos from sewloud)
Quaker style bonnet to go with the above
1770s silk gauze bonnet made at an amazing Burnley and Trowbridge workshop in November
Tiered quilted petticoat/extra fluff layer for 1830s, worn with below
1830s gold brocade and gauze dress for the Fezziwig Ball in New Castle, December (photo by sewloud)
1830s cross-barred silk gown and pelerine, and madras silk bonnet, for The Spirit of Christmas at New Castle, Delaware
Not shown: 1880s chemise, pantaloons and eyelet petticoat; 1830s corded petticoat and plain white cotton petticoat; 18th century plain white cotton petticoat