Welcome to the web home of Past Reflections Reproductions. We are a company dedicated to preserving history by providing the living history community with garments which literally bring history to life. Our core focus is on garments for women and children during the era of the American Civil War. Our company branches out from there, to provide clothing and accessories for men, women and children in eras ranging from the 1760s through the 1940s.

Whether you are a living historian, stage or film costumer or a site manager for an historic site, we can help you make an outstanding, visual impression to the public you encounter. A great image is so important to a complete impression. While you may interact with some people and others may watch a prepared demonstration or speech, EVERY person who looks at you, sees you clothing and the way you carry yourself. Let Past Reflections help you set the stage for a great historic experience.

Whether you are looking for custom made clothing, patterns or ready made historic garments, this site will help you learn about our services. Past Reflections is the home of an ever-growing line of historic patterns. All of our patterns are made from antique garments, either in our personal collection or those we have obtained permission to use from private collectors. The Patterns page will show you all of our offerings.

To support the Pattern line, we carry a supply of items we consider necessary to creating great garments. These items range from fabric, to trims, or frames for bonnets. Learn more by clicking the Stock Items link. If you need something in a hurry for a special event or presentation, be sure to check that page to see if we have what you need ready for quick shipment.

If sewing isn't your strong suit or there are more good projects than hours in your day, Past Reflections offers a complete custom sewing service. We have experience in civilian clothing from the 1760s through the 1940s. Please follow the Custom Sewing link to learn more about our offerings. If you need help in determining the style of clothing that will be appropriate for the presentation you wish to give, basic information is provided in this part of the site. We are happy to discuss your needs further with you! The Contact Us page will help you reach us so we can answer any questions.

***NEW Workshop***

Past Reflections

Reproductions Presents ...

A Belt Making Workshop

to be held at Ft. Wayne Civil War Days Saturday July 10, 2010

In the 1860's a belts were a practical, fashionable and common accessory pieces in a woman’s wardrobe. To emulate this as reenactors a belt is a simple way to add personal style and a great step towards making a dress into an authentic Victorian ensemble.

Past Reflections will be holding a work shop on how to create this practical accessory at their establishment on Saturday July 10, 2010 at the Fort Wayne Civil War Day’s Event. At the class you will learn how to stitch a simple belt with a cartridge pleated cockade closure. There will be a course fee of either $20.00 which will include a silk belt kit containing crinoline, black silk fabric, an appropriate button for the center of the cockade and hook and eye closures or $15.00 which will include a cotton belt kit containing crinoline, black cotton fabric, an appropriate button for the center of the cockade and hook and eye closures. Please bring your sewing boxes or chatelaines (find your thimbles….you’ll be thankful for them at the end of the day) and a chair with you to the workshop. In an effort to make sure we will have enough kits of appropriate sizes with us please be so kind as to send us a quick e-mail containing your waist measurement, and fabric preference before July 8 for a reserved space in the class.