Sew Into History

History is my passion. I am a writer and an historian who creates a connection to the past in making quality, unique vintage clothing, period costumes and accessories. Each garment becomes a hand-crafted creation from your imagination to my hand. Please visit my shop: etsy.com/shop/sewintohistory

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

19th Century Fashionista--Part Two: Getting Dressed By Jaymi Trimble M.A. Southern Antebellum History

In Part One we researched different types of garments that were worn for different occasions. In the course of a day, outfits would be ch...

Monday, January 26, 2015

19th Century Fashionista--Part One: Choosing What To Wear By Jaymi Trimble M.A. Southern Antebellum History

It is Sunday. This morning, I got up, put on bike pants, a t-shirt and slipped into a pair of Ariat boots. I live on a farm. This is pre...

Thursday, January 22, 2015

19TH CENTURY MOURNING—PART TWO: GRIEF KNOWS NO CLASS BOUNDS By Jaymi Trimble M.A. Southern Antebellum History

After a study of upper and middle class mourning practices, it left me wondering…what of the lower class? Their grief is no less fierce. ...

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

19TH CENTURY MOURNING—PART ONE: DID THE VICTORIANS HAVE IT RIGHT? By Jaymi Trimble M.A. Southern Antebellum History

Victorians didn't pretend death wasn't a part of life, as death came calling often. Death was unpredictable…mourning was not. ...

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