The Spencerville Mill

Making Historical Costumes


Cost: $20 Per Person
Registration is required

Learn how to fashion your own period dresses, suits and accessories in with the a series of workshops on historical dressmaking.
 
Sewing machines and material are required. Print materials should be limited to two colours, for historical accuracy.

Additional workshops can be organised based on interest. Topics could include making:
  • Turbans;
  • Spencer Jackets;
  • Ball Gowns;
  • Riding Habits; and
  • Men's Jackets

Please contact Alicia if interested in additional workshops.

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    Workshop RSVP

    Pattern and supply information will be emailed to registrants. The cost of supplies is not included in the workshop fee. Participants must bring their own supplies.
Workshop Dates:
Costume Information Session
Saturday, September 24, 2011, 
Spencerville Mill
Ladies’ Dress Making 
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 
Spencerville Fire Hall 
with Mardi MacFarlane
Bonnets & Reticules
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 13:00 - 16:00Upstairs, Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Town Hallwith Mardi MacFarlane
Menswear Workshop
Saturday, March 31, 2012 
13:00 - 16:00
Spencerville Fire Hall
with Mardi MacFarlane