Designs by Rachel

01/14/2026

1870s gown currently on display at the made of copper colored silk taffeta. I had to get some photos before it goes back into storage!

12/09/2025

So pleased to share these photos from Jessica in her new 18th c gown. That green just glows in the candle light!

11/23/2025

I am so beyond proud of this gown. Probably the most detailed one to date! It’s new home will be with a historic costume enthusiast who volunteers at Pottsgrove Manor in PA.
It’s a silk taffeta from and took 36 hours of work! I couldn’t be happier that it’s going to be loved for many years to come.

11/01/2025

Couldn’t be more grateful for my right hand, my live-in hype man, my down-for-anything best friend, my husband.

We had a wonderful day in Dover at their Heritage Fair, and Kris wore 18th century clothes for the very first time!

10/15/2025

Come see me this weekend at in Lewes, DE as I portray an 18th century milliner and mantua maker at their Harvest Fair!

Get a peak at all of the items a lady might need and want as she dresses for a brisk autumn day!

09/19/2025

A caraco ready to go down to Lewes. This one has hidden eyelets for lacing so it can be worn pinned or laced. 😊

08/19/2025

Went to this weekend. There were a lot of administrative problems that made the event a little stressful, but the vendors and my fellow attendees were such a delight, and I’m so excited to get started on my brand new stack of fantasy/romance books!

I was able to make a regency gown for myself and an Indian-inspired cosplay for my husband. It’s amazing what the right people and a pretty outfit will do for morale!

08/02/2025

Jen and the gown finally made it out of the sewing room! It turned out so beautiful, and I’m so lucky to be able to work on projects like this one. 🥰

Her husband, of course, needed a matching waistcoat!

07/29/2025

featured my work on their story today! I’m so happy to see my work appreciated by an organization that I love so much! 😊

07/25/2025

07/22/2025

A matching reticule to go with the 1810s/1820s reproduction gown. Based off of one in the Cooper Hewitt collection.