04. Recreating 19th century Regency Headwear with 21st Century Materials and Tools

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The question I am trying to answer through my research and work is how can we recreate 19th century Regency Headwear with 21st century materials and tools. This project is important to me due to the fact that I am a costumer who seeks to find ways to make past century costume styles relevant with the current style of the 21st century. With the help of my costume advisor, Michele Dormaier, we found different 19th century Regency Headwear sewing patterns that would allow for the use of modern materials and tools. The method that was used while researching was to find headwear patterns that were for the 19th century while also researching if said pattern would be achievable with the use of 21st century sewing materials and tools. When a pattern fit both of those requirements, it was then printed to be more organized and accessible. The results of the research conducted were three different versions of a 19th century Regency Headwear: The Wrapped Turban, the Cap Turban, and the Rope Turban. Each style of turban offers a new technique of building a Regency Headwear from the 19th century with modern materials from the 20th century. My results helped reconfirm my goal to promote the relevance of past century costume styles in today’s society by demonstrating all of the possibilities that can be achieved. My findings motivated me to continue with my goal by finding patterns that showcase how it is possible to create clothing from the past with materials of the present.