Meridith Towne: Costume Historian & Dressmaker

04/11/2024

Join me at Tickhill Community Library on Thursday for Festive Fifties. I will joyously frolic through my collection of fabulous original evening frocks and accessories to find the perfect ensemble suitable for the belle of the ball this party season.

With my wardrobe bursting at the seams with party frocks, cocktail dresses and dinner gowns i'm spoilt for choice and needs your help to choose.

Delve into the world of Dior, marvel at Balmain and revel in Fath as you explore the sumptuous world of 1950s evening wear and how these designers iconic styles made their way into every woman’s wardrobe.

So grab a girdle, sugar those petticoats and don your stilettos as we prepare to dance the night away!

20/08/2024

Here's a date for your diary!

Join me at Market Weighton (Yorkshire Countrywomen's Association) for Minis & Moon Boots: Sixties Space Race Style on Thursday 5th September 2pm to 4pm
at the Market Weighton Community Hall, Station Road, Market Weighton

Entrance Fee £10
Includes Tea/Coffee/Cream Scones/Cake
New Members and Visitors are Welcome just turn up ! for an exciting look at the Sixties!

24/05/2024

Join me at Jarrow Focus for my new talk 'Whatever the Weather' on Wednesday. Come rain or shine we will be there to brighten up your day with fashions for all eventualities.

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is South Tyneside’s new state-of-the-art cultural venue, situated in the heart of South Shields and is brimming with exciting new experiences, activities and facilities for people of all ages to enjoy.

17/04/2024

Grab your wellies and bikini ready for my new talk 'Whatever the Weather' this spring. See it at Tickhill Community Library on 25th April - don't forget your thermals!

08/04/2024

A wonderful photo from our latest visit to Wokingham Library for our talk 'Where did you get that hat?'. Thank you to all who attended and all the staff 😊

05/04/2024

Look what's arrived! A sneak peak at a project I have been working on for the last 18months. Yep, that's right, I have written a book! Making Medieval Menswear.

Available to buy direct from the publishers and all good bookstores! Use Crowood10 to get a 10% discount. https://www.crowood.com/collections/dressmaking/products/making-late-medieval-menswear-by-meridith-towne

11/03/2024

"What do we want?" ...."Votes for Women!"......"When do we want it?".......Thursday 14th March 6.30pm at Billingham Library Stockton-on-Tees Libraries.

Don your sashes, pin a rosette to your lapel and raise your banner to ask, ‘will you give votes to women?’. (Anyone responding ‘not on your nelly’ will be refused entry!).

You'll be lead you on a battle march through history to discover more about the determined women who sparked ‘The Cause’, through to the Edwardian militants who wouldn’t take no for an answer. By the end of this lively and informative talk you will be inspired to go forth with ‘Deeds Not Words!’.

Get your tickets at the library or
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07/03/2024

Are you free this weekend and keen to learn a new craft? Or are you looking for a last minute Mothers Day gift? Why not join me at the North Yorks Art School for my Floral Button Jewellery workshops on Saturday in Scarborough? You'll learn to make traditional Dorset buttons and these modern interpretations of this historic technique, before transforming them into a brand new piece of stylish jewellery for you to enjoy or give as a gift. Book now Bookaclass.org https://www.bookaclass.org/service-page/floral-bouquet-jewellery-workshop?referral=service_list_widget

07/02/2024

Look at these amazing examples of North American Smocking. Would you like to know how to make these amazing shapes and texures for your next sewing project? It makes an amazing feature on clothes, cushions and fashion accessories. Join me North Yorks Art School in Scarborough on Saturday 17th Feb to learn. Book your space Bookaclass.org No previous sewing experience necessary. Image by Adrienne Sack.

05/02/2024

Some great feedback from the Visible Mending course in Scarborough on Saturday North Yorks Art School Bookaclass.org I had a great day! Check out other courses available https://www.bookaclass.org/scarborough?category=ca0ce011-5320-4a0e-bb6b-62ddd3f95408

05/02/2024

28/01/2024

Amazing news! The Visible Mending workshop on 3rd February is SOLD OUT Bookaclass.org North Yorks Art School Looking forward to seeing everyone there and having a great day😁.

18/12/2023

Fancy learning a new skill in 2024? Ever tried American smocking? No! Why not join me at the North Yorkshire Art School on 17th Febraury to learn this amazing technique or treat someone for Christmas? A few spaces left at Bookaclass.org.

https://www.bookaclass.org/service-page/north-america-smocking-workshop?referral=service_list_widget&location=23dd0117-4d0c-4842-b636-5568e4916cab

18/12/2023

Christmas is a week today! Still need to get in the Christmas mood? Join me at Darlington Libraries for Festive Fifties on Wednesday 20th December at 6.30pm. Frocks and frothy petticoats galore!

Meridith Towne - Festive Fifties Library