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SITU-U Presents:

Wire Frame Hat Making Workshop

Open to Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited

Sat Jun 15, 2024 |  Time – TBD  | 

Lady Pamela teaches.

Further details yet in planning stage.  Check back soon…

If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!


Brass Screw Consortium Presents:

Port Townsend Steampunk Festival

Open to the public

Sat Jun 14-16, 2024

Join Port Townsend Washington’s Steampunk Festival, June 14-16, 2024. Back by popular demand, we’re setting up the big outdoor marquis pavilion, but this year we’re moving it to the heart of all the action. Waterstreet! We’ll also have more space for vendors that like to bring and set up their own tents. And as always, our vendor areas are free and open to the public.


Somewhere in Time, Unlimited Presents:

Train to Centralia - Spring Event

Open to Members & Friends of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited 

Sat Jun 22, 2024 |  See web page for full details  

Lady Paisley & Lady Pamela coordinating

Train to Centralia for lunch and antique shopping.

Further details are available on the web page and you can access by clicking on the “Reserve Now” button.

If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!

Amtrak requires early reservation and payment. 

SITU requires Reservation & Full Payment by March 31, 2024.

Please see web page for full details….


Dress Up Opportunity

Port Townsend Victorian Festival

General Public, SITU Members & Friends are invited

Sun Apr 26-28, 2024

See website for full details….  Victorian Festival site

We Festival event are selling out!  A Downtown Talking Tour “Scandal and Doubt” on Saturday at 9:30am has been added.  With only 15 guests this tour is bound to sell out, so don’t wait to get your tickets!  $10.00 under 18 years old.  Free, just reserve a free child’s spot when buying tickets (Child Free Ticket=CFT). Tour is approx. 90 min.

 

Experience downtown Port Townsend like never before with your local tour guide.  Miss Ethel Von Keister.  Miss Von Keister has unearthed juicy tidbits of Port Townsend’s coloful history which she shares with ther guests at the very spots they happened.  You will never look at Port Townsend the same after a tour with our Miss Von Keister!

 

There are a few tickets available for the Sunday April 28th Downtown Walking Tour.

Victorian Festival site

 


SITU-U Presents:

Edwardian Drawers - Workshop

Open to Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited

Sun Apr 21, 2024 |  Time – TBD  | 

Lady Pamela teaches

We will make a pattern based upon an existing pair of Edwardian drawers, fit that pattern for our own individual use, and then, sew  up the drawers.  

Further details yet in planning stage.  Check back soon…

If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!


SITU-U Presents:

Corset Cover - Workshop

Open to Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited

Mon Apr 8, 2024 |  Time: 11am – 4pm 

Professor Violet teaches

Let’s build a simple corset cover using a pattern based on an extant Edwardian Corset Cover, an Edwardian Corser Cover pattern from Black Orchid Atelier. 

If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!


SITU-U Presents:

Sewing Circle with Hems & Seams Demo

Open to Members & Friends of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited

Sat Apr 06, 2024 |  Time: 12pm – 4pm  | 

Lady Pamela presenting

We will start with a demo of seams & hems.  Then, follow with a Sewing Circle to work on any of your current projects.

If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!

Please use the following form to register for the demo:








Dress Up Opportunity

First World Flight Take-off Party!

Sponsored by Seattle History Field Trips

Sat Apr 06, 2024 |  Time: 12-2:00pm  | 

Lady Victoria of Essex is planning to attend the celebration of this historic event.

Register ASAP for this 1920’s themed Du-Op here:
www.meetup.com/seattle-history-field-trips/events/299339654/

Come join Lady V at the Magnuson Cafe & Brewery for a bite and a toast to the first world flyers of a century ago on the 100th anniversary of their take-off. We’ll have a short presentation, maybe a guest speaker or two, and other surprises. Plenty of free parking.

The Details:
On April 6th, 1924 four biplanes took off from Sand Point, now Magnuson Park, on the first successful around the world flight. Three years before Charles Lindbergh’s solo flight across the Atlantic. Here’s more info on this largely forgotten, yet very significant event in Seattle’s history and the history of aviation:

https://crosscut.com/mossback/2023/10/mossbacks-northwest-flight-started-ended-seattle

ABOUT THE SEATTLE HISTORY FIELD TRIPS MEETUP

We are amateur historians with an interest in Seattle. Newbies to Seattle are most welcome. Once a quarter, or so, this group organizes a field trip to visit sites which are significant in Seattle’s history, and to share what we know about them. In the past we have visited the gravesites of important personages and the locations of famous events. This Meetup is for anyone who has an interest in Seattle’s history or who would like to learn more about the founding and growth of Seattle and the surrounding cities, towns, native peoples, highways, dams, natural resources, industries, famous events & dignitaries, famous visitors, etc. 


Somewhere in Time, Unlimited Presents:

Lord Peter Whimsey Investigates - Winter Event

Open to Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited & Guests

Sat Mar 23, 2024 |  Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm  | No-Host Lunch 1:00pm-2:30pm  

It’s the 1920’s. Lord Peter Wimsey has a problem. He was invited by Sir Roger
Watersdown, the wealthy owner of Watersdown Beverages, Ltd., to a
weekend party in the English countryside at Watersdown Mansion. Lord Whimsey has tripped across yet another case to investigate. 

 

We will all be participants as the mystery unfolds.

If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!


Urban Unglued Presents:

Time Travelers Market

Shopping Opportunity by NW Steampunk Events

Sat Mar 09, 2024 |  Time: 10am – 7pm  | 

Time Travelers Market

1101 Outlet Collection Way SW, Auburn, WA

Join the vendors of Urban Unglued at the Outlet Collection Mall in Auburn WA on March 9th and 10th to shop our Time Travelers Market! It’s daylight savings time and we figured that already feels a bit like time travel, right? Vendors will embrace a steampunk era and have the perfect things that will make you feel like you must be in a different time and place. Mystical oddities and fantastic curiosities will abound. I am not saying that you wont find something for your really normal friend here, but wouldn’t be better to get them something that will raise an eyebrow?
 
We will be found making a scene between the food court and Burlington inside the Outlet Collection. Saturday, March 9th from 10 to 7pm and Sunday March 10th from 11 to 7pm.
 
Like with any genre of speculative fiction, Steampunk time travelers will capture the imagination of those who appreciate the romanticism of the by-gone era .. Steamier times.


SITU-U Presents:

Hat Trim Demo and Sewing Circle

Members & Friends of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited

Sun Feb 25, 2024 |  Time: 12pm – 4pm  | 

Professor Violet teaches

Join us as Professor Violet provides a brief demonstration of different ways to attach trim to hats.  After that, we will have a Sewing Circle of several hours time.  Bring a project of your choice to work on while sharing conversation and camaraderie for the balance of the afternoon! 

If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!

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SITU-U Presents:

Corset Cover - Workshop

Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited

Sun Feb 18, 2024 |  Time: 11am – 4pm

Professor Violet presents

Let’s build a simple corset cover using a pattern based on an extant Edwardian Corset Cover, an Edwardian Corser Cover pattern from Black Orchid Atelier. 

If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!


SITU-U Presents:

"WW1 & 20's Fashions" Design Studio (D/S)

Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited

Tues Jan 09, 2024 |  Time – TBD   | 

Join Professor Violet in this presentation!

We will get together and look at the fashions of the late Edwardian, WW1, and Twenties eras in preparation for SITU’s “Winter Event”!  We’ll use Zoom to share pictures, patterns, and accessories from these periods.

If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!


Somewhere in Time Presents:

"PJ's and Brunch"

Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited

Mon Jan 1, 2024 |  11:30 –   |  Reigister Now!

Join us for a SITU Zoom meeting to usher in the New Year!  Everyone is invited to wear your favorite PJ’s…munch your breakfast or brunch on New Year’s Day…while we talk about SITU activites scheduled for 2024! We’ve got a fun calendar of Events, Classes, and Dress-up Opportunites coming up!

If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!


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Somewhere in Time Presents:

"Highlander"

Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited & Guests

Sat 10/21/2023 |  1:30 – 4:30 pm  |  Reigister Now!

Details of this fun, “Highland” themed event details can be found by clicking the RSVP button.
  

Open to SITU Members, New Costumers, as well as your friends who would like to try out historical costuming.

Full details are being worked out, so watch your email announcements!  If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!


Somewhere in Time, Presents:

Costume Sale 2023

Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited & Guests

Sat 10/07/2023 | 11 am – 3 pm

 

Held ONLY ONCE EVERY 2 YEARS, this is a “must not miss” opportunity to expand your historical wardrobe.  Find that perfect accessory, pattern, fabric, or completed garment for men and women!
  

Open to SITU Members, and friends, as well as General Public at NO CHARGE!  Come!!!

Are you a SITU Member and wish to sell some of your items?  Contact our Treasurer for table registration….


Somewhere in Time, Presents:

"Fox Hunt"

Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited & Guests

Sat 09/09/2023 | Noon

Details of this fun, “Fox Hunt” themed event can be found here and registration has begun!
  

Open to SITU Members, New Costumers, as well as your friends who would like to try out historical costuming.

Full details are being worked out, so watch your email announcements!  If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!


Lady Victoria Presents:

1909 End-of-Summer Celebration

Members & Guests

A little historical style picnic-ing.
A little story telling & trivia game.
A little tea and treats service.
A little step back to 1909!

Details here…
Registration is required

If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opportunities!


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Somewhere in Time, Unlimited Presents:

"Picnic on The Lawn at Downton"

Members & Guests

Sat 07/08/23 | 11:30 am – 4 pm 

Summer Picnic!  (Downton-style summer clothing as inspiration)

Join the Members and Guests of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited for an afternoon picnic upon the grounds of “Downton” this summer for our annual picnic.  We will cool under the trees or relax upon the lawn while enjoying a self-packed picnic lunch and chat with friends, old and new! 

Open to SITU Members, New Costumers, as well as your friends who would like to try out historical costuming.

Full details are being worked out, so watch your email announcements!  If you haven’t signed up as a Member yet use this link to Join or to Renew.  If you are a Visitor to our site, please let our Treasurer know you’d like to receive email notices of historical costuming opporunities!


SITU-University Presents:

"Summer Whites" Design Studio

Instructor: Professor Violet

Sat 06/17 | 12:00 – 5:00 pm

Buid TWO Hatpins Today!

Details are coming….

This gathering is sure to sell out quickly.  A Registration Deposit  is required to hold your reservation.  .

 


SITU-University Presents:

"Hatpins!"

Instructor: The Countess

Sat 05/06 | 11:00 am

Build TWO Hatpins Today!

Details are coming….

This gathering is sure to sell out quickly.  A Registration Deposit  is required to hold your reservation.  .

 


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* Lady Victoria Presents:

"Phryne & Friends"

Lady Victoria of Essex

Sat 03/25/23 | 11:30 am

Spring Luncheon!

Join Lady Victoria for a “Phryne & Friends” luncheon.  

A little antique store browsing.  Little “tea” luncheon.  A lot of chatting with friends, old and new!
Open to SITU Members, New Costumers as well as your friends who would like to try out historical costuming.

This gathering is sure to sell out quickly.  A Registration Deposit of $10 is required by the restaurant to hold your reservation.  It will be applied to your final lunch tab..

Reservation are required.


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* Get Together Zoom Meeting

SITU Zoom Meeting - Join Us!

Miss Dee Rigueuer, Hostess/Moderator
Miss Julia & Miss Susan, Guest Presenters

Sat 01/06/23 | 7 pm

FREE Zoom Meeting!

Join SITU members for a “Spring-Fling” Zoom meeting.  There will be a lovel presentation by Miss Julia and Miss Susan.   They will be featuring Bespoke and Vintage items they procured in time for a recent transatlantic crossing on the QE2!

Open to New Guests as well as SITU Members.  Join us for a bit of learning, sharing, and conversation about costuming with our Hostess, Miss Dee Rigueur.  We will be meeting online via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.


Costuming 2022

* Get Together Zoom Meeting

SITU Zoom Meeting - Join Us!

Miss Dee Rigueuer, Hostess/Moderator
Miss Patty & Lady V, Instructors

Thu 11/03/22 | 7 pm

FREE Zoom Meeting!

Join SITU members for a Victorian-themed Zoom meeting.  There will be a short presentation about “the look” for Lady V’s Holiday Shopping this December.  Additionally, we’ll discuss a little “SITU business” and upcoming get togethers in the New Year.

Open to New Guests as well as SITU Members.  Join us for a bit of learning, sharing, and conversation about costuming with our Hostess, Miss Dee Rigueur.  We will be meeting online via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.


* Get Together Zoom Meeting

SITU Zoom Meeting - Join Us!

Miss Dee Rigueuer, Hostess/Moderator
Miss Patty, Instructor

Thu 09/15/22 | 7 pm

FREE Zoom Meeting!

Join SITU members for a presentation about 1920s fashion, a debrief from folks who attended Costume College, and additional costuming conversation.

Open to New Guests as well as SITU Members.  Join us for a bit of learning, sharing, and conversation about costuming with our Hostess, Miss Dee Rigueur.  We will be meeting online via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.


* Get Together Zoom Meeting

Monthly SITU Fellowship

 Show & Tell – Miss Dee Rigueuer, Hostess/Moderator

Thu 04/14/22  |  7 pm

FREE Zoom Meeting!

Open to New Guests, as well as SITU Members.  Join SITU for a conversation about costuming projects with our Hostess, Miss Dee Rigueur.  We will be meeting online via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.


* Design Studio - Zoom Meeting

"Men's Costuming - Mid-Century Modern"

Instructor:  Patty Teubner & Guest Instructor Miss Jessie

Sat 03-26-22  |  TBD

POSTPONED!!!!!

Ideas about how to locate and style men’s mid-century modern clothing. 

If you are a SITU Member, anticipate seeing an email soon with further details & registration.


* Design Studio - Zoom Meeting

“Women’s Costuming for Beginners - Mid-Century Modern”

Instructor:  Patty Teubner & Guest Instructor Miss Jessie

Sat 02-26-22  |  7-9pm, Online Zoom Presentation

Ideas about how to thrift store shop or cobble together outfits for a mid-century modern silhouette.

If you are a SITU Member, anticipate seeing an email soon with further information.
Click here for details and pre-registration…


* Get Together Zoom Meeting

Monthly SITU Fellowship

Thu 02/03.22  |  7 pm


Costuming 2021

* Dress-Up Opportunity

All British Field Meet

Sat 08/21/21  |  10 am

Lady Victoria Presents:  All British Field Meet!  

More details HERE.


* Get Together - Zoom Meeting

Let's Share Notes: Post Coco 2021 Debrief

Fri 08/13/21  |  7 pm

Costume College 2021 will be virtual (as it was in 2020). SITU members who attend are being welcomed to talk about their 2021 experiences, impressions, favorite classes, etc. Let’s get together and share with one another, and also with members who may not have been able to attend. We want to hear from you!


* Design Studio - Zoom Meeting

Costuming for Beginners

Instructor:  Patty Teubner

Fri 07/23/21  |  7 – 10 pm

Want to get started costuming, or revisit ideas for getting your costuming wardrobe together? This is the class for you! 

Whether you sew or not, Patty will have ideas and information to help you put together historical looks so you can “Step out in Style”! You’ll learn how to focus on the details that transform an outfit to be “period appropriate”, and where to find resources for what you need….fabric, patterns, accessories, etc.

If you are a SITU Member, anticipate seeing an email soon with further details & registration.


* Get Together - Zoom Meeting

TBD

Fri 07/16/21  |  7 pm

More information coming soom…


* Dress-Up Opportunity

Independence Day Weekend

Sat 07/03/21  |  TBD

Lady Victoria Presents:  Celebration of Independence Day Weekend!  The costuming theme is 18th century attire.

More details found HERE!


* Dress-Up Opportunity

Queen Elizabeth's Birthday!

Wed 06/12/21  |  TBD

Lady Victoria Presents:  Celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday!

More details HERE.


* Design Studio - Zoom Meeting

Show & Tell

Wed 06/09/21  |  7 pm

Join us for an evening of “Show & Tell”! This is your chance to show us what you have been working on, ask questions about garments, or share interesting information (costuming-related) that could be of interest to other costumers. We ask that everyone be considerate about making sure that each person who would like to share has a chance to talk and/or share. We’re looking forward to seeing and hearing from you!

Stay tuned for further details, an email, and how to register…


* Get Together - Zoom Meeting

We Meet Again: Reconnecting with Members and Friends

Fri 05/28/21  |  7 pm

It’s been a moment….or, more accurately, it’s been a year! It seems like we have not seen each other in “forever”!  Let’s get together and chat about whatever is on your costuming mind….how you’ve been getting through this pandemic period, what you’ve been working on or learning, what you’re looking forward to, how you’re feeling about getting out and about (or not!). We are looking to start the conversation about 2021 and what lies ahead! Please join us!

Please check your email from SITUNotices for the invitation, or register via:  Treasurer@SITUSeattle.com


Updated: Mar 09, 2024