Dressing the Part: Creating an 18th Century Wardrobe

Historic role players, re-enactors, home sewers, and anyone else interested in period clothing are invited to attend “Dressing the Part: Creating an 18th Century Wardrobe” at the historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House in Rollinsford.

Presented by ARCH (the Association for Rollinsford Culture and History), this six-week series will begin on Thursday, March 8 from 7 to 9 pm with a lecture/demonstration on 18th century clothing presented by Tara Vose and Julia Roberts. The workshop will continue on subsequent Thursday evenings through April 12.

The series will focus on providing guidance in sewing reproduction 18th century garments for women, men or children. The workshop leaders will walk participants through the process of creating a period-appropriate historic outfit. Topics to be covered include selecting which garments to reproduce, advice on pattern and fabric selection and sources, sewing techniques, and choosing accessories to complete the outfit.

There is a registration fee of $15 ($10 for ARCH members). Additional costs will depend on patterns and fabrics selected by the participants. For more information or to register, contact the Colonel Paul Wentworth House at (603) 742-4747 or Julia Roberts at (603) 749-1966. Registrations can be mailed to ARCH at PO Box 16, Rollinsford, NH 03869.

WHO: ARCH (The Association for Rollinsford Culture and Hsitory)

WHAT: a lecture and workshop on creating an 18th century wardrobe

WHERE: At the Colonel Paul Wentworth House, 47 Water St., Rollinsford, NH

WHEN: Lecture March 8, followed by weekly Thursday evening gatherings

COST: $15 for non ARCH members, $10 for ARCH members plus pattern(s) and fabric

To REGISTER: leave your name and phone number at the Col. Paul Wentworth House at: 742-4747 or with Julia Roberts: 749-1966. Registrations can be mailed to ARCH, POB 16, Rollinsford, NH 03869