Experience history through clothing, craftsmanship, and community.

A person dressed in historic-style clothing, with a rust-colored blouse and a cream-colored skirt with reddish-brown floral patterns, holding a historic women's pocket with embroidered colorful flowers.
A person dressed in historic-style clothing, with a rust-colored blouse and a cream-colored skirt with reddish-brown floral patterns, holding a historic women's pocket with embroidered colorful flowers.

Historical Fashion

Here you will find historical clothing and modern clothing made with vintage fabrics. All are handmade and some of these garments are 100 years or more in the making! Each piece is truly a one of kind piece of art and all of it is an experience! Happy shopping!

A woman is sitting on a chair, smiling, and working on hand embroidery with a hoop. She is wearing a Colonial-style dress with floral patterns and a brown outer garment. The room has warm lighting with cream-colored walls and wooden flooring.

Hi! I’m Rachael, a historical costumer and seamstress based in North Carolina. After spending 30 years as a commercial photographer, my love for storytelling has naturally transferred from the camera to textiles.

I started sewing when I was just four years old and have always loved creating beautiful, unique keepsakes and clothing. There’s just something special about fabrics and their ability to transport you to another time and place. I also enjoy teaching about this subject to all ages and wearing these creations to historical events .

From corsetry to full-length gowns to historically accurate accessories, I create it all. You can find ready-to-made pieces on my website or contact for custom orders.

Meet the Artist

A woman dressed in a traditional medieval kirtle holding a candle in a holder, standing against a stone wall under a stone arch, with colorful leaves visible in the background.

Follow along for more sewing tips, upcoming events, and general tomfoolery on my social media.

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@RachaelSewsVintage22

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/rachaelsewsvintage

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/rachaelsewsvintage/

Pinterest:

https://www.pinterest.com/rachaelsewsvintage/

Contact for commissions and teaching requests.

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