Costume Work – Alison Larkin Embroidery

Historical Embroidery in Full-size and Miniature

Costume Work, General posts, Georgian embroideryJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024

How DID I get HERE?

I’ve always been a crafter, particularly hand stitching. I don’t remember being taught, but it must have been my mum and my gran. I was making summer dresses by theContinue readingHow DID I get HERE?

Costume Work, General posts, Georgian embroideryMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024

I spent quite a lot of time during Covid Lockdown in 2020-21 working on making ‘dress-up’ costumes. This is a widespread hobby, which includes everything from costumes in museums forContinue readingThe Joys of “Dress-up”!

Costume Work, General postsJuly 11, 2020July 11, 2020

THE JOYS OF “DRESS-UP”

I’ve spent quite a lot of time during Lockdown working on making ‘dress-up’ costumes. This is a widespread hobby, which includes everything from costumes in museums for kids to tryContinue readingTHE JOYS OF “DRESS-UP”