In 2006, Timely Tresses emerged from the creative endeavors
of Mandy Foster and Dannielle Perry. That year, the company
published 7 patterns, spanning the 1840's through the early
1860's, based on original bonnets, photographic evidence,
and period periodicals. In 2007, Mandy and Dannielle
decided to compile one portion of their research, 19th
century fashion magazines, into CDs. Additionally in 2007,
Timely Tresses published 4 additional patterns for 1850's
and 1860's fashion bonnets as well as patterns for a hood
and a sunbonnet. 2008 saw the introduction of the first of
a series of 18 fashion plate books. Six long awaited
Regency Era patterns finally emerged in mid 2009 and are
featured by the
Jane Austen Centre.
Timely Tresses also participates
as a vendor in living history events and artisan fairs when
possible including the 2009 International
ALFHAM Conference.
Mandy Foster, a thirteen-year veteran of living history, studies
fashion history, and teaches sewing, design, and patternmaking.
After completing an internship at Past Patterns, she graduated in
2002 from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in Apparel Design
and Production and a minor in History. Mandy and her husband Sean
own Baker Lane, specializing in vintage-inspired motherhood sewing
patterns, and Foster & Foster Clothiers, specializing in
reproduction WWII British dress hats. Mandy, Sean, and their two
children make their home in North Carolina.
Dannielle Perry, a graduate of North
Carolina State University and former teacher, sews, knits,
quilts, and spins.
An active participant in living history for more than ten
years, she helps
create countless impressions for herself, friends, and
family members.
She conducts on going research on nineteenth century fashion
based on original garments, antique periodicals, and period
photography.
Dannielle resides in North Carolina with her husband Randy
and three children.
Mandy and Dannielle both work hard to balance the needs of
their growing young families and the demands of Timely
Tresses. In the future, look forward to four additional
patterns spanning the early to mid 19th century and a book
entirely on bonnets featuring pictures of our large
collection of original bonnets, wet plate photographs, and
additional information from period periodicals.
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