Comments on: The WHY We Are Involved with Historical Costuming

By: Perfectionism in Historical Costuming – Historical Sewing

Perfectionism in Historical Costuming – Historical Sewing — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:34:42 +0000

[…] historical garments have a variety of goals as distinct as each person in our small community. The path is different and varied for all. We connect to each other in the general sense of wanting to produce garments and accessories based […]

By: Vicki Hurst

Vicki Hurst — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 20:50:24 +0000

I started when my niece became involved in a period outdoor drama. The costumes were terribly wrong and I wanted them to be as close to historically accurate as possible and still be stage ready.

By: Sheila Fox Tanksley

Sheila Fox Tanksley — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 05:17:08 +0000

My husband and I meet through a reenactment group at the Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire – 29 years ago. We worked with the Clan McColin, a 16th Century Celtic group. We did historical research to present the most accurate replication of the lives and times of a people. We even made our own trims on my Inkle Loom. We raised our two daughters to participate with us.

Now, we hang out with pirates and Jedi and are becoming interested in the Steampunk phenomenon. I love the creativity and research that goes into each creation, be it fictional or factual. Yes, it is an excuse to play dress-up and play with time travel. I love it!

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 15:07:44 +0000

In reply to Laura Smith. So glad you've found it all helpful Laura! Best of luck with your graduation dress!! :-)

By: Myrthe

Myrthe — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 07:11:14 +0000

Thank you for the article! I think all of us have a variation of reasons which are often the same and sometimes different. For me, my interest in history also really plays a role. A part of what I like about historical costuming in particular (as opposed to fantasy for instance) is the research part of it. Finding out exactly how they did it ‘back in the day’ and why. The parallels between how people lived and how they dressed. 🙂

By: Laura Smith

Laura Smith — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 04:23:17 +0000

I am 16 years old, a grade 12 student, and will be wearing a historically accurate Victorian, early-bustle ballgown to my grad. Jennifer, her site, newsletter, and store, have and will continue to help me make my dream a reality. Thank you!

By: Geri Royer

Geri Royer — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 17:05:27 +0000

I have been sewing since I was a child. I just love being able to create something. Over 29 years ago, my husband and I started as docents at Sutter’s Fort in Sacramento. We couldn’t afford to buy everything already made so we started making our own. I make the bulk of our clothing, but he can too! I love hand sewing and showing the public that items can be made without a machine. I am currently making my husband a shirt from linen that I had hand stamped with a design. I can’t wait to see if finished – should be this weekend.

By: Neil Potter

Neil Potter — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:25:35 +0000

I like all five ideas but my favorite one is no. 1 . To Escape Reality and Play “Dress Up” I haven’t started sewing yet but I would love to escape reality and play dress up. I would love to dress up in a pretty dress or gown that women wore after the Civil War. I would like to pretend to be one of those ladies. That would be fun.