A Janeite Sews | I Wore 18th Century Clothes to the Zoo || What to Expect When Costuming in Public @AJaneiteSews | Uploaded May 2021 | Updated October 2024, 12 minutes ago.
The Saint Louis Historical Sewing Society visited the zoo! And it was... a zoo! Prepping before a historical costuming event, travel to a costuming event, essentials to carry around at an event, how the public might react, photography at an event, activities and scheduling, post-event activities.
0:00 Intro
1:00 Prep for costuming event
1:35 Dressing at the event
2:20 Particulars about the STLHSS
3:00 Greeting the group!
3:55 Time for chatting
4:27 Carousel ride
5:50 Costuming with friends
6:45 Addressing misconceptions
7:13 Bring these essentials!
7:25 Individual photos and photography at events
8:35 Bird house
9:00 Possible questions from the public
10:14 Lunch with the STLHSS
10:51 After-event shopping
Other STLHSS members in this video:
@Sewstine IG and YouTube
@Hsama The Brazilian Baroness IG and YouTube
Instagram:
@STLHSS or @stlgeorgians is our group page
@historicthimble
@gracies.fancy
@littlebitgerman
@treadle_trowel_thimble
@laurenthecostumesmithbearden
@hrhkimberlee
@slightlyhistorical
@monaxmarie
@papagena1791
Photos and video by @gtyler5
I made my white 1790s round gown using cotton voile and Simplicity Pattern S8941 (same for Erin's); Sleeveless spencer jacket made using Fig Leaf Pattern #207 (silk dupioni and gold embroidery floss). Headwrap = silk scarf. Jewelry = deconstructed necklace from J. Crew Factory.
The Saint Louis Historical Sewing Society visited the zoo! And it was... a zoo! Prepping before a historical costuming event, travel to a costuming event, essentials to carry around at an event, how the public might react, photography at an event, activities and scheduling, post-event activities.
0:00 Intro
1:00 Prep for costuming event
1:35 Dressing at the event
2:20 Particulars about the STLHSS
3:00 Greeting the group!
3:55 Time for chatting
4:27 Carousel ride
5:50 Costuming with friends
6:45 Addressing misconceptions
7:13 Bring these essentials!
7:25 Individual photos and photography at events
8:35 Bird house
9:00 Possible questions from the public
10:14 Lunch with the STLHSS
10:51 After-event shopping
Other STLHSS members in this video:
@Sewstine IG and YouTube
@Hsama The Brazilian Baroness IG and YouTube
Instagram:
@STLHSS or @stlgeorgians is our group page
@historicthimble
@gracies.fancy
@littlebitgerman
@treadle_trowel_thimble
@laurenthecostumesmithbearden
@hrhkimberlee
@slightlyhistorical
@monaxmarie
@papagena1791
Photos and video by @gtyler5
I made my white 1790s round gown using cotton voile and Simplicity Pattern S8941 (same for Erin's); Sleeveless spencer jacket made using Fig Leaf Pattern #207 (silk dupioni and gold embroidery floss). Headwrap = silk scarf. Jewelry = deconstructed necklace from J. Crew Factory.
