Monday 17 November 2008

Victorian Days

My little babies, ready for school, Victorian style!
This was how they went to school on Friday - the whole school, in fact...staff too - and everyone looked wonderful! There were chimney sweeps, governesses and chambermaids aplenty.
I didn't realise how difficult a mop cap could be to make....but, oh, I learned! The first attempt was just big enough for my daughter's doll; the second would have a fitted a space-hopper...but I just about got there in the end! The pinnies were a doddle in comparison.

Right now, it's Oliver Twist crazy in these 'ere parts!

10 comments:

Gina said...

Very cute!

Michala Gyetvai (Kayla coo) said...

Yes love those mop hats.
Sorry Charlotte i will do shopping list Sat next Sat ....most likely Sun!

'fancypicnic' said...

Don't apologise, Michala...it's all getting a little busy now, isn't it?!

Thank you gina!!

Anonymous said...

oh! your girls are darling! you are so lucky to have such gems to spend your days with.

Jackie said...

Little sweeties!Well done with the mop caps.

Dot said...

Beautiful shot of your girls Charlotte! (they look very pleased with themselves). You have done a wonderful job on their outfits.

Mariana said...

they look so cute!!!! what a great idea!

Cathy Cullis said...

Great outfits. I remember having Victorian Day at school..... it seems like so long ago now!

you've been tagged

(please don't worry if you don't have time etc.... thank you!)

Cathy (november moon)

The Bunny Maker said...

so cute! my son had a victorian day too! he went as an urchin!

trisha too said...

adorable!

it really helps them learn, to touch and see and taste it, not just hear it . . .

:)