Federal Infantry Frock Coat - sz 46-50

Umm Tom?

In case you didn't know, CopperHead Annie is a wonderful seamstress. Authentic, fast & reasonable. I'm sure she could make you a federal frock with very little fuss.
~Miss Patti

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind~Dr. Seuss

Reeaaaaally?

I've been looking for someone to make a civilian morning jacket from a pattern I have...Email me if you might be interested Annie.

Keep taking your blue mass!!
Asst. Surg. SD Scroggins

Keep taking your blue mass!! Asst. Surg. SD Scroggins

Not too commercial

We've always tried not to be too commercial around here but perhaps CopperheadAnnie has not been commerical enough. So I'll say it for her.

For those that did not know Laurie Hillman (CopperheadAnnie) has a business that specializes in 18th and 19th Century clothing. She is a seamstress. Sewing is not entirely a hobby for her. Though she does seem to have a passion for it.

I have no evidence or experience with Ms. Hillman's work. No idea what or how she charges. Or the entire range of her talent. Only that she is pursueing a business in it.

You may contact her by going to her profile and clicking on the contact tab.
http://mainemilitia.com/user/25

Laurie, feel free to correct me if I have said anything wrong here. Or add a note of your own if I am not complete enough.

--
Michael Johnson

-- Michael Johnson

CopperHeadAnnie

Thank you all for such kind words. I have been a period correct seamstress for.....well lets just say more than a few years. It is more than even a biz with me it along with living history is my passion. I have given a great part of my life to learning how the clothing of the time period from 1750 to 1890 was made. Can even thank my friends Patti and Will and the 29th for such a welcome to Maine and helping me get things going in the North. Would like to thank Mine also for all the encouragement and ideas you have given. I have been blesed with many living history positions that have put me in the right place at the right time to learn what,when,who and how the clothing was made and worn in those times. I am looking forward to helping all of you with any needs you may have with you reenacting clothing. You may e-mail me thru this room. God Bless CopperHeadAnnie

I must add...

...that I have seen examples of Miss Annie's handywork and believe me it is EXCEPTIONAL quality.... I agree with Mike that she has a REAL passion for her work and the result is WELL worth the cost! We are indeed lucky to have such a talented resource here to help us in our efforts to improve our impressions

Major Eric R. Reeder
CSO, 1st Division ANV, Staff
Liberty Hill Signals

2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder United States Army Corps of Topographic Engineers "Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"

seamstress

Major Reeder thank you so kindly for the words of praise. Coming from a gentleman that wears his uniform so well I take it as a true compliment. Thank you for your kindness. My rooms are filled with Rev. war wool and at times today I have been low of heart.Then I have to think of ladies like Betsy Ross that was sewing a new stitch when she sewed the first banner for a brave New Country. Then I think of the rag tag army of General Lee at wars end nearing. I realize how blessed we are to be Americans and what brave men and woman have paid the price for our country with thier blood. I think how our country has changed from pinning on my husband(years now he has had ex in front of his name) with his ensign then his comander stripes to saluting my daughter as she marched in pass and review. Even for all our faults as a nation we have stayed the home of the brave. It will be my a great honor to have all of you here in this room wear even one stitch that has come from my hands,for we all are keepers of history and we can learn so much from one another. Hawks and Eagles Fly Like Doves CopperHeadAnnie

Seam stress?

Thank you very much for the advice, and dear Annie - don't throw away that revolutionary wool just yet! I may also just want an 18th century soldier's coat one of these days.

Seam Stress

Have no fear I will be sewing for reenactors for many a decade to come. Just last week a very special person in my life noted how hard core reenactor I was when they noticed a tea cup and a copy of Hardee's tucked into my 2005 over night bag. I would rather be in 1862 but some how I have lost the road map back. Ya'll have a Blessed week. Hawks and Eagles Fly Like Doves

a very special person in my

a very special person in my life noted how hard core reenactor I was when they noticed a tea cup and a copy of Hardee's tucked into my 2005 over night bag.

!!!

Seriously???

She actually has a teacup in her bag???

"Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"

Major Eric R. Reeder
CSO, 1st Division ANV, Staff
Liberty Hill Signals

2nd Lt Eric R. Reeder United States Army Corps of Topographic Engineers "Hawks and Eagles fly like Doves"

I was wondering about

... the "special person"!!!

loose lips sink ships

Because I am a true CopperHead and a card holding member of the "Sons of Liberty" and because I am a spy for "The Southern Cause" I shall die a thousand deaths befor I would betry my country or a friend" Hawks and Eagles Fly like Doves

Tea!

This is drifting off topic, but what the heck...

I once knew some ladies that would carry a carpet bag with them at events so that they could have 'tea' when ever and where ever 'tea' was needed. The carpet bag was one of the larger variety. And the 'tea' would clink and rattle quite a bit as they went along their way.

They would find a group of friends and set down and proceed to offer 'tea' to whomever wished to partake.

Out would come these two sets of delicate saucers with cups on them. The cups would disappear into the large carpet bag for a moment and would become visable moments later with 'tea'.

Anyone wishing to join them would have to supply their own cup. If you offered up your billy then the billy would disappear into the bag for a moment and come out just full of 'tea'.

The 'tea' would taste different nearly evertime you saw them, depending on what kind of 'tea' they were carrying that day or what time of day it was. The 'tea' might be a bit stronger than most if they were fond of you.

The 'tea' always tasted better than any other tea I have had. And I do enjoy tea. But their 'tea' would have a very familiar and particularly warm taste to it.

But it couldn't be what I think it was because good temperance women that they were would never spice their tea, would they? :)

So how do you make your 'tea' Laurie?