SewLoud
A costuming life in plaid
Hello internet! I am a Philadelphia based historical costumer with a panache for loud and crazy fabrics. Plaid? Love it! Orange? Bring it on! Absurd paisley? You’re speaking my language!
I live with my husband Robert in a 1930s-work-in-progress on the outskirts of Philadelphia with our dog-in-charge Ellie and a small army of dust bunnies (house keeping is sadly not my strength).
I got into historical costuming in high school when I discovered the Renaissance Faire and got a degree in Drama from Ithaca College. I worked for various theaters before developing severe tendonitis in my wrists and elbows. So now I sew only for fun and work as a pediatric nurse.
I love organizing and hosting events for like minded costumers to get together and enjoy each other’s company! My favorite eras are probably the 1830s and the 1870s-80s, and maybe the 1860s, and maybe 1770s, okay I like a lot of things.