Sarah Woodyard’s Hand-Sewing Journey—from 18th-century Dressmaking Apprentice to Modern Day Hand-Sewist

This lecture and discussion will explore Sarah Woodyard’s apprenticeship in 18th-century English mantua-making (dressmaking) and millinery (accessories) she completed at the Margaret Hunter Millinery Shop in Colonial Williamsburg. She will explore what she learned and why hand-sewing preservation is important in the modern day

About Sarah:
As the owner of Sewn Company, Sarah Woodyard is committed to hand-sewing preservation as a teacher and practitioner. She teaches virtual hand-sewing workshops, private lessons, and stitches custom hand-sewn clothing. Sarah became a Journeywoman Milliner and Mantua-maker in 2015 completing her seven-year apprenticeship at the Margaret Hunter Millinery Shop in Colonial Williamsburg where she worked for ten years. She holds her M.A. from the University of Alberta.