Recreating a dress from 1897

At the beginning of 2025, I had the wonderful privilege of examining a beautifully preserved dress made by my great-great-grandmother Alice for her college graduation. I immediately fell deeply in love with its intricate details and timeless elegance, which inspired me to study and carefully recreate the piece. This thoughtful and meticulous process will undoubtedly take several months, but I am hopeful that by the end I will have gained valuable knowledge about dressmaking techniques from the 1890s, as well as uncover charming little stories about my family that are hidden within the delicate stitches of the fabric.