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A 1789 Straw Hat

I have been wanting a big late 18th century straw hat to wear on top of my big 1780s/90’s hedgehog hair – big hair demands big hats! I picked up a straw hat blank at a costumer’s yard sale last year because it had the deeper crown style I was looking for compared to most… Continue reading
About Me
Hello, I’m Spencer (she/her), a thirty-something creative living in the historic suburbs of Philadelphia. In 2022, I began sewing historical costumes again after a 16-year break. Follow along to see bits of my projects, some pattern reviews, and how I adapt styles to fit my plus-sized body!