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Timely Tresses is the joint venture of Mandy Foster and
Dannielle Perry. Timely Tresses strives to provide historically
accurate bonnets and patterns for styles spanning the nineteenth
century.
Since 2006, Timely Tresses has
published thirteen patterns, four books, conducted workshops,
and participated as a vendor in living history events and artisan
fairs. Look forward in 2008 to straw kits, patterns, and
books.
  Mandy
Foster, sewing since childhood, became involved in re-enacting
and living history over ten years ago.
After completing an internship with
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 teaches sewing, design,
and pattern-making.
Her pattern production credits include projects for various
companies. 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 helped
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.
All
images are property of Timely Tresses unless otherwise noted.
Phone: 919-235-8221
E-mail:
admin@timelytresses.com
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