Women's Clothing Accessories of the Early 18th-Century Workshop

Women's Clothing Accessories of the Early 18th-Century Workshop, Saturday and Sunday, March 7 & 8, 2009 9:30am – 4:30pm.

Construct a woman's shift, an apron, and a cap, based on early 18th-century clothing designs. This workshop will be taught by Janea Whitacre, Mistress Milliner and Mantua Maker at Colonial Williamsburg.

Workshop participants will learn about common articles of clothing available to women living in the Chesapeake as well as the draping methods needed for accurate construction. Attendees will construct their own women's clothing accessories.

Please bring your own sewing machine (if desired), needles, pins, scissors, threads, and fabric. Plain white or off-white, light- to mid-weight linen is required for these clothing items. Based on a 54" or 60" width fabric, the shift, apron, and cap will require 6 – 6½ yards (add ½ yard more if you are tall). 4-5 yards of linen tape (included with workshop admission) is also required.

The cost for both days is $125 per person. Drinks, light snacks, and lunch each day are included.Space is limited.Pre-paid reservations are required.410-222-1919

Depending on the interest, a wholesale order of linen may be placed to reduce individual fabric costs. This option will be discussed with each participant during registration.

Rod Cofield
Director of Interpretation and Museum Programs
Historic London Town & Gardens
839 Londontown RD
Edgewater MD 21037
410-222-1919
www.historiclondontown.org