The Couture Courtesan

A little while ago there were some powerful stories circulating on Instagram about the experiences of people of color in the costuming c...

I have been wanting to make a new early 17th century gown for some time, one that would demonstrate more of what I’ve learned in the pas...

Now on to the actual making of the gown! I started with putting the petticoat together, which is something I usually do first with most...

Last September I had the opportunity to portray the daughter of a prominent Philadelphia family, Peggy Chew, at the Occupied Philadelphia...

This year was so incredibly busy, not only with sewing but with conferences and workshops as well. It didn't seem like I made much, but ...