Monday, November 29, 2010

Thanksgiving Pictures


Pictures of the 17th Century outfits made for the Thanksgiving get-together!
I started with the 1610 jacket pattern from Norah Waugh's The Cut of Women's Clothes, and used it as a base for all the bodices. The linen smocks are just the basic square construction with a slightly different neckline, and ties at throat and wrists.

Aspen - white linen ruffled smock (chemise) with a gored jacket and skirt from a length of green wool that had been in my stash for some time. Trimmed with grey/blue bias tape and metal buttons.

  
Carolina - linen cap, brown wool vest, linen stripe skirt and blue linen apron

Me - linen smock, 1860s corset (hey - it worked! :^), black wool jacket, and blue wool skirt stolen from an 1860s dress - trimmed with black braid.




The family! The guys wore their white 1860s shirts with vest or their Medieval leather tunics.

  
Mom - linen smock, brown linen jacket with metal buttons, and lavendar wool skirt from an 1860s dress.

The littlest brother!

The get-together was so much fun! We got to meet lots of new friends, and had a grand time. :^)

18 comments:

Sereina said...

I love everyones outfits.

Charity U said...

I like the gray dress! It looks SO comfortable...:)

Lilac Bud Gal said...

Ooh, I totally love the outfits!! Nice job on using some of the 1860s dresses.. very economical. *wink* :)

Everyone looks absolutely wonderful! I bet you had a grand time. Wish I could have been there... lol!

Hope to see y'all soon!!!!! Love, Sarah

Anna Olivia said...

Epic costumes~ someone else who understands how the pilgrims REALLY dressed. ;) heehee!

Miss Elizabeth Bennet said...

Awesome job! Everyone looks great!

Miss Tami Lee said...

You guys look amazing! I am so envious,you have no idea.

Was the food you ate *historical* too?

Alayna said...

I love them all! Your creativeness inspires me! I love to look at your blog because I am a fellow costume fanatic and follower of Christ.
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Gaby said...

Y'all look wonderful!

Mrs. Stam said...

wow amazing looking outfits

Gretchen Rettig said...

Splendid job! All of the outfits are so nice. I adore the black jacket with the blue skirt! You look so beautiful! I give thanks to the Lord for people like you! :)

Isis said...

Looks very nice. :)

Atlanta said...

Thanks, so much everyone! :^)

Miss Tami Lee - No, the food was the usual modern Thanksgiving feast! :^)

Rachel J said...

Great job! These are wonderful! And what a fun photo-shoot for the family!

God bless!
Rachel

Unknown said...

Lovely! You've done a wonderful job. I love seeing your projects, and the linen jackets are lovely.

Elinor Dashwood/Melanie said...

LOVED the photoshoot!!! The outfits are amazing!!!

Madeleine said...

Hello Atlanta,
I really enjoyed meeting you at the Thanksgiving get-together! I was very impressed with your sewing expertise and your outfits. You looked as if you had stepped right off the Mayflower. :)
Love,
Maddie

Amy said...

You all look so wonderful!

Valerie said...

oh dear ! this is all so beautiful !!!
I should match you with my friend Anna Allen, she goes & sews for such events...

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