Lavender's Green makes each garment to dressmaker standards, one at a time, customized for fit, color, and style.  We sell direct to you through our catalog or by special orders. Most projects require from four to eight weeks’ lead time, and at least a 50% deposit before work begins.  We can work long-distance, if given clear instructions and accurate measurements. 

We can make a dress or other garment for you from the basic styles shown in our catalog, from a photo or fashion plate you may have, or from an actual vintage garment.  Design and pattern charges are added for the more challenging assignments.  We can offer suggestions regarding color, fabric, trims and other options depending upon your needs - for example, a ball gown to be worn once a year could include more delicate fabric and trims than a work dress you will wear at a historic site every week.  We can send you swatches for your approval before work begins, along with sketches if you want a custom design. Please call, write or send an e-mail for a bid. (click here for contact information)

Seminars & Consulting ~
by Lavender's Green owner, seamstress, fashion designer & historian, Kay Demlow

Fashion Talks - $75*
A one hour presentation covering evolution of ladies’ 19^th and early 20^th century clothing styles, illustrated with samples and/or overhead transparencies, while I am costumed appropriately for the theme and era of your event.

Fashion Talk with model - $100*
A fashion talk as described above with a model wearing several styles for your audience.

Fashion Shows - $300*
A one-and-a-half to two hour presentation of vintage and replica fashions worn by volunteer models from your organization. I will work with you to provide appropriate clothing for your theme, and to fit your volunteers. I will meet with the models beforehand for fittings and a dress rehearsal.

“Make a Dress in a Day” - $300*
In this workshop, I will demonstrate how to cut out, sew, fit and finish a basic 19^th century work dress. I will provide the pattern, appropriate for your time period, plus the fabric, notions and sewing machines. You provide the workspace. At the end of the day, the audience will have seen helpful tips and techniques for authentic 19^th century dress construction, and you will have a finished dress (valued at $150) to keep.

Specifically For Museums:

Inventory and Documentation of Your Collection - $50 per hour*
I can meet with your museum’s curator to study the items in your collection 

Training sessions - $50 per hour*
I will teach your museum staff how to date the garments in your clothing collection. I’ll share my reference books and help you learn what clues to look for when examining 19^th and early 20^th century clothing.

* Travel expenses are additional, and not included in quoted fees.