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Clothing Workshops for Winter 2009
Unlined
Frock Coat Workshop with Henry Cooke
Making a Gown with a Pattern using Period Techniques - Hallie Larkin
& Steph Smith
Setting up a Quilted Petticoat
Unlined
Frock Coat Workshop
Location:
Minute Man National Park,
Concord, MA
Conducted by Henry Cooke
Frock coats
and workman's jackets constitute the principal outer
garments of middle and working class New Englanders in the
1770's. Research has found increasingly that unlined coats
and jackets were favored for warm weather wear, and as such,
make an ideal garment for most reenactors to have in their
civilian wardrobe. Light, easy and comfortable, they allow
the wearer to be cool, while allowing one to be fashionably
and modestly dressed.
Workshop will focus on hand
construction of an unlined linen or woolen frock coat.
Class will cover selecting materials, how to alter the basic
pattern, and details of cutting, assembly, and finishing
techniques, including thread and covered buttons and
buttonholes. While it is recommended that participants bring
a strong linen for their project, a firm finished broadcloth
can also be used -- please consult with Henry if you wish to
pursue that option.
Participants will receive workshop handouts and copy of
frock coat pattern sized to the person they are making for,
for which Henry will need to know measure of chest and waist
no later than the first of January. For more information and
to reserve your place, contact Henry Cooke,
hcooke4@verizon.net,
or 781-963-9645 Cost per person $50
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Making
a Gown with a Pattern
Using Period Techniques
Saturday,
February 14, 2009 ~ 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday,
February 15, 2009 ~ 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Minute Man National Park,
Concord, MA
Conducted by Hallie Larkin & Steph Smith
Using the Fig Leaf
Pattern, you will learn how to apply period techniques
to this readily available pattern. We’ll do this
workshop using the “gown in a day” format. We’ll make
the gown for one of the attendees (drawn at random).
You will learn how to drape the bodice, sew the en
fourreau pleats, cut the sleeves, attach the skirts and
finish the gown. Everyone will participate in the
creation of this gown.
Fee: $50
Limit 15
For questions and more information on
Hive workshops
contact Stephanie Smith at at
stephzsmith@gmail.com.
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Setting
up a Quilted Petticoat
Saturday, March
14, 2009 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Noah Brooks Tavern, Minute Man National Park,
Lincoln, MA
Conducted by Ladies of Refined Taste
We will assemble
and begin a quilted petticoat for one lucky
participant. Learn what materials to use, laying
out your batting, basting your quilt, laying out
your design, setting it up on a frame, and
perfecting your quilting stitches.
$35.00
Limit 10
For questions and more information on Hive workshops
contact Stephanie Smith at at
stephzsmith@gmail.com.
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