Showing posts with label 1812 events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1812 events. Show all posts

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe Descendants Discover DeCew House | What's On Thorold










The Sheaffes, (Stephen and Glenda, and Paul Sheaffe and his daughters Hannah and Sarah) are touring Ontario, including stays in Ottawa and Buffalo, in addition to Niagara during the end of September and the first weeks of October, following the family’s donation  and repatriation of battle and other War of 1812-1814 artefacts to Ontario in a ceremony with the Lieutenant Governor last week. While in Thorold over October 9th and 10th, Paul, Stephen and Glenda Sheaffe will also be speaking to many school groups, including Thorold Secondary School, and an elementary school yet to be scheduled, as well as historical societies and other organizations.

Dressed in my 1800’s handmade outfit attending as many of the special events 
As possible between sewing and doing my shows. 
Thank You to the Hendersons for there gracious invites. 

www.criertony.com/  Tony Vandermaas is Thorold's first Official Town Crier, serving the City at festivals , parades, historical designations, etc. He also performs at retirements

And along with me comes my another one of my original OOAK Chicken purses!




Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Battle of Queenston Heights Re-Enactment 2012

                 
Just a quick fitting the night before
Head Home & stitching franticly to have it ready for the next days Events...
"
Bring on the coffee and Chocolate I say..."
Off I go in Search...
THE BATTLE OF QUEENSTON HIEGHTS 2012

It was a cold damp morn'in,
as I strolled around the thousands of people trying to watch this historic event!
 
Mr Stephen & Glenda Sheaffe watch the Battle...

Myself holding on to:  Paul Sheaffe's
"Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe"
Replica Coat,
Stopping only for a moment to visit my dear friend Mr. Joe Pekar.
Wearing one ofy  fine 1812 Gentleman's outfits

I found out Paul , was off in the media area, so I decided to visit my  friend SUSAN at:

Spencers Mercantile

"Purveyors of finest quality goods for lovers of heritage, historical, and reproduction items."



 The canons got a little to loud for me,
 besides I still had some sewing to do!
Glenda & Stephen arrive for the speeches

These pictures were taken by: Hannah Paul Sheaffe's daughter!


 I found him, now to get him dressed!  We got in trouble for being to close to where they would be setting off the Fireworks!



Paul Sheaffe & Nathaniel Metherel Just after their private tour the next Morning. Paul plans to produce a documentary of the events.
Sheaffe's at Queenston Height's Restaurant
And that evening we go back to finish the coat for
Brock's Funeral tomorrow...


Thursday, October 11, 2012

Custom 1812 Outfits

Just a few of my Replica Clothing is pictured below

You can find me and my recently 
OAAK Creations at a Select Juried Arts & Craft Show's or Festival’s In Ontario...

My Original Copyrighted  Chicken / Critter Purses & Duffel Bags


www.winonapeach.com 
Winona Peach Festival 






 The Thorold Arts and Craft Show's
This display caught the eye of a Mr Henderson  
and it is how I was chosen to recreate 5 “Sir Rodger Hale Sheaffe” Outfits 
 
May & November
 
Custom Machine Embroidery, 
I can make and create any design or logo you wish....





 "Whispers of War" May 13 2011 visit my Website: 


Specializing in Custom Town Criers Outfits

 Gentleman's Outfits in Traditonal "WOOL"


 Ball Gown's One of a Kind, with all the accessories




Mr Stephen Sheaffe at a Speaking Engagement in Australia! 

My Custom Replica Clothing all have 
 Hand sewn 100% Muslin Linings
Unless otherwise requested by the client! 



CANADIAN Made

 Top quality fabric's and trims are used to create  " My O.O.A.K. Work's of Art"


I was a proud members of the:  “Regency Dancers of Niagara”,  
I actually am the one who gave our dance group their name

You can find myself  in my new biege linen dress. and my friend Carole in the back ground of this video...

You can find our Bears even dressed in 1812...



 A SAMPLE of our fancey Hem's
and a fancey Spencer along with this Fancey Men's Burgandy Frock



Mr Tom Pekar's Frock coat, made of Green Linen

 
Yes I make Santa & Mrs Claus outfits also...





The finished coat is at the bottom of this blog along with links to see it in publication...















 
Ladies get their Initals embriodered in their chemise Hem along with cross stitching and  pin tucks



I just love playing with fabric's and trims...

This Outfit below: was seen in Niagara Life  magazine worn by:
 Judith Callender

This full page picture is  by BRANDY FORD




Her custom made ( Premium Muslin )Chemise has a corset bodice and the hem is finished with the brown pinstripe hem to match her winter wool Day Dress


Judes matching Cloake for the Niagara On the Lake Parade. I wanted to make sure she stays warm.

I attended classes and lecture's along with many weeks of Research, prior to starting an outfit.


Most of my outfits come with matching accessories, or can be purchased separate...


Bonnets and Hat's  along with a wide variety of Day Caps are hand sewn, Sorry no glue gunning here!

Even my Wee Folk are dressed in Waistcoats and Frock coats Designed by me...

SheaffeDesigner 
Thank you and hope you will come visit me and all my creations soon...