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The Story Behind BeespokeVintage

How It Started: A Lifelong Passion for Historical Dress  

 

My fascination with historical clothing began almost as soon as I could hold a needle. My grandmother first taught me to sew when I was about five years old, and I quickly became enchanted by the idea of recreating the past through fabric and thread. By seven, I was glued to films like Les Misérables (Anthony Perkins), The King and I (Yul Brynner), and Gone With the Wind—captivated not by the plots, but by the costumes. As soon as the credits rolled, I would dash to my play clothes, trying to stitch together my own versions of what I had just seen on screen.


Without any formal training, I taught myself to sew on my mother’s machine—often in secret. The stitches may have been crooked, but the passion was unstoppable.


At twelve, I attended my first Civil War reenactment—the 125th Anniversary of the Battle of Bull Run—and sewed my very first “day dress” inspired by North and South. The dress was synthetic satin and far from historically accurate, but the kindness and encouragement of reenactors lit a fire that never went out. I began haunting libraries and museums, studying original garments, and refining my techniques with every project.


Though I once dreamed of attending the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, life steered me toward other callings. Scholarships drew me into studies of engineering, political science, multicultural education, instructional design, and eventually an MBA. While my professional path has been wide-ranging, sewing has always remained the throughline—an enduring craft and passion that continues to shape my work today.


The Pause & The Comeback 

In the early years, I created under the name Rebecca’s Reproductions, but life shifted. I stepped away from sewing for clients to focus on single-parenting my first three children and working as a government contractor for the Intelligence Community and Special Forces. It was the right season for that chapter—but the love of historical costuming never faded.


Now, with a new husband, my fourth child, and a return to the business and art I adore, I’m overjoyed to be stepping into this new era of BeespokeVintage. I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead—whether it’s custom garments, pattern restoration, or historical events. 


Let’s create something truly special together!

My first "Civil War Dress" (age 12)

My first "Civil War Dress" (age 12)

Research, Practice & Experience

My work is backed by years of research, hands-on historical practice, and professional consulting across museums, theaters, and historic institutions.


Professional Experience

I’ve had the honor of contributing my skills to museums, theaters, historical organizations, and produced my own large-scale events:

Independent Events – Sole Organizer & Creative Director
• WWII USO Swing Dance Experience (NC) (2024)

• The Lafayette Birthday Ball (NC) (2023)

Historical & Cultural Organizations
• American Friends of Lafayette (NYC) – Event programming (Bicentennial Kick-Off)
• Manassas Museum (VA) – Textile identification & cataloging
• North Carolina Museum of History (NC) – Garment research & consulting
• James K. Polk State Historic Site (NC) – Period undergarment construction

 • Smoky Hill Museum (Salina, KS) – Reproduction pioneer doll clothing

Performing Arts & Academia
• The Kennedy Center & Synetic Theater (DC) – Costume production (Dracula, Chekhov’s Jokes)
• NC State University (NC) – Costuming consultant (Gaslight)


Grants & Recognition

Recipient of multiple grants in support of historical costuming, cultural programming, and preservation initiatives.
 

Education & Training

I bring both creative and academic rigor to my work, with advanced training in research, design, and leadership:

• MBA – Leadership & Digital Marketing, University of Illinoi 

• M.Ed – Instructional Design, George Mason University

• M.Ed – Curriculum & Instruction, George Mason University

• BA – Political Science, NC State University Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

The BeespokeVintage Experience

Where history, craftsmanship, and storytelling meet.  


BeespokeVintage isn’t just a sewing studio or pattern shop—it’s a way of preserving and celebrating the beauty of historical fashion. What began as a personal passion has grown into a one-woman business dedicated to making history wearable, accessible, and meaningful.


My work is built on three pillars—custom garments, digital vintage patterns, and curated historical events—all rooted in research, creativity, and personal connection. Whether you're stepping into a custom gown, sewing from a vintage pattern, or attending an immersive event, my goal is the same: to bring the past into the present with purpose and joy.

Custom Clothing

Curated Historical Events

Digital Vintage Patterns

Wearable history, made just for you.


Creating custom garments is at the heart of what I do. Every piece is crafted with attention to silhouette, accuracy, and your personal vision—whether you're inspired by the Regency era, the Gilded Age, the 1930s, or somewhere in between.

What sets my work apart is collaboration and care. 

I don’t just recreate a garment—I create your garment. We work together on fabric, fit, style, and historical details so the finished piece reflects both the era and your individuality.

Digital Vintage Patterns

Curated Historical Events

Digital Vintage Patterns

Preserving the past one pattern at a time.


My growing library of digital patterns comes from decades of collecting and restoring originals. Each pattern is carefully cleaned, reformatted, and digitized so you can sew with confidence—without damaging delicate source materials.


These patterns make historical fashion accessible to costumers, reenactors, sewists, and designers around the world. And you’re never on your own—if you have questions while working through a pattern, I’m always just a message away.


Curated Historical Events

Curated Historical Events

Curated Historical Events

Not just reenactments—experiences.

Historical clothing is meant to be lived in, not just looked at. That’s why I also create immersive historical events—private, public, and collaborative.

Each event is researched, themed, and designed to let participants step into a moment in time. From atmosphere to activities, every detail is chosen to tell a story and create connection—with each other, and with history itself.


My Commitment to You

Support, collaboration, and care—every step of the way.


Whether you're commissioning a custom piece, downloading a pattern, or planning an event, 

I’m here to make the experience personal, enjoyable, and stress-free.That means:

  • Clear communication
  • Guidance when you need it
  • Respect for your vision, time, and investment
  • A finished piece or experience you’re genuinely proud of  


I don’t just create garments, patterns, or events—I build relationships around a shared love of history, craftsmanship, and storytelling. 

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