Sunday, June 17, 2012

A Polonaise Jacket, and an Announcement

Here are some pictures of my finished polonaise jacket, plus a striped sheer cotton petticoat. The cap I made in the shop, along with a matching kerchief and apron.




As for the announcement... Michael has been chosen as the next tailor's apprentice at Colonial Williamsburg! So Williamsburg is to be our home for the foreseeable future! I'm so incredibly proud of my talented fiancé, and excited for our life together.


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13 comments:

  1. Miss NJune 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Yay! Congratulations to your fiance! You two are such an incredibly talented, handsome couple! I hope Colonial Williamsburg will only continue treat you well.

    I love Mike's very smart-looking outfit in the photo you posted. Kyle's finished ensemble will (eventually) be of a similar color combination.

    Best of luck to you both. Hope to be able to meet up with you sometime during the summer. Worst case scenario, we will be in CW at the end of October for the B&T coat workshop and can try for then.

    All our best,
    Nicki (& Kyle)

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  2. Kleidung um 1800June 17, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Your latest ensemble looks very beautiful!!!
    And what great news about your fiance taking an apprenticeship at CW, too! You're both amazingly talented and living a daily life in "history" as a seamstress and tailor must be wonderful - enjoy!!!

    Sabine

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  3. SandrineJune 17, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Congratulation!! You both make such beautiful garments. I am jealous! :)

    I also love this jacket! So so cute.

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  4. RebeccaJune 17, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Beautiful job on the jacket and new ensemble! I love the ruffled kerchief - is it just a triangle, or is it shaped around the neckline? It drapes perfectly on you!

    And congrats to your finance! What a tremendous accomplishment and what a dream come true for you both. Wishing all the best to the two of you! :-)

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  5. LaurieJune 17, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Dreams do come true! Congratulations!

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  6. Jennifer BristowJune 17, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Congratulations! I love following your news and projects and hope to visit while you are there!

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  7. AnonymousJune 17, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Long time lurker,first time commenter...CONGRATULATIONS! Very exciting and very well deserved. - Mary

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  8. Sanna KJune 18, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    That jacket is so adorable! I'm so happy for you both! Congratulations!

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  9. E AsbensonJune 18, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Nice work, and congrats to your man!

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  10. vintagevisions27June 22, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Great outfit and great news!
    Congratulations!
    -Emily

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  11. ElissaJuly 3, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Amazing!! Living life in the 18th century every day. Congrats!

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  12. Gabriela April 2, 2014 at 10:52 AM

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  13. Gabriela April 2, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Dear Samantha, I want to write an article in my blog about polonaise jacket in XVIIIth century and now I'm looking for a photos of it. Your recontruction is great and I want to ask you could I use your photos in my article? I would be very grateful!

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