Hello! My name is Savannah and I've been dabbling in historical sewing just about as long as I've been sewing (roughly 14-16 years by now). I don't know that I have a favorite time period, though I have made various Medieval and Reformation costumes, and 1770's, 1860's, and 1950's outfits (I was blessed with a wonderful find of original '50's Vogue patterns in my size a couple of years ago!!!). I feel like I am forgetting something, but I am not quite sure that Roman "draperies" actually count in the sewing department…. Anyways, I love sewing clothing and have made a fair number of my own clothes--but I particularly enjoy the challenge of historical sewing, of making things that fit right and which do not misrepresent history, even if the materials I have to work with are not exactly "authentic" (I cannot afford such!).

I have grown up looking at art books as well as reading history and philosophy (I'm really not much into light "historical" fiction or movies )--so, even though I tend to be fairly serious about what I'm doing, I take great delight in it and am not a total perfectionist. And I am not afraid to try new things!

Very recently, my sister and I have gotten involved in War Between the States reenacting (aka American Civil War). I just completed my ball gown and am about to embark on one for my sister here very soon. Of course, as usual, I am going to alter an existing pattern…and, for the very first time, going to try drafting from an original line drawing pattern out of a book…but perhaps that is a topic for another thread! 

Also, I am mid-stream in an attempt to begin a small business doing custom historical costumes--particularly geared to the American reenactor. My website is not finished yet as of this date, so maybe I shouldn't tell, but there I am known as Liberty Seamstress……

I am glad to be here and truly look forward to my time here!!!