Along with creating patterns and garments, Jackie and Beth are willing to talk about these items and the eras they were used in. Past Reflections has a strong history of appearing before groups as large as the American Sewing Expo, one of the nations two largest, or as small as a tea for a local historical society. We are happy to tailor our presentation for any age group and interest level. Sometimes presentations are made by one person who comes dressed in period clothing. Often a host will request that a fashion show be part of the presentation. This is an option as well.
In the image on the right, Jackie was brought in by the Forest Farm Academy to teach a pattern drafting workshop.
Jackie and Beth are experienced with and happy to talk about clothing from the mid-1700s to the World War II era.
Here is an example of a workshop we have offered in the past.
A Belt Making Workshop
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.
Do you want to see a bit of the presentations we've done over the years? If so, and if you have a broadband, cable or other high speed connection, click on the link below. This will take you to an approximately eight minute video we had made in 2006. It is a compilation of some of the TV appearances and public shows we've presented for. When you are ready to talk about how Past Reflections can bring history alive for your event, please go to the Contact Us page and email or call us. |
