Costuming 2024--
Lady Victoria Presents:
Snohomish "Victorian Christmas Parlour Tour"
Open to SITU Members & Guests with registration
Sunday. Dec. 15, 2024 | Time: TBD .
Wonderful opportunity to view private residences decked out in holiday merriment! Those who have interest in this opportunity, will need to come dressed in Victorian/Edwardian winter attire and have registered with Lady Victoria in advance.
Full details will be provided via webpage, along with a registration form. ONLY those on Lady V’s registration list will have access to the tour for free. If you haven’t registered in advance, you will pay what the ticket price for the general public.
Stay tuned for link to web page, or keep an eye open for an email coming to you.
If you aren’t already receiving notices, follow the instruction herebelow ….
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Somewhere in Time, Unlimited Presents:
Pub Grub & Table Games
Open to SITU Members & Guests
Sat. Nov. 9, 2024 | Time: 1 – 4 pm
Autumn has arrived, along with stormy weather. Let’s gather indoors for some comfort food, a table game or two, and some great conversation with friends!
Click here for link to web page, or keep an eye open for an email coming to you 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!
Somewhere in Time, Unlimited Presents:
Autumn Event: "Autumn Folk Fest"
Open to SITU Members & Guests with ticket purchased
Sat. Oct. 19, 2024 | Time: TBD .
Celebration of Folk Heritage from many lands along with no-host dining.
Details for the SITU Fall Event can be found here….
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SITU-U Presents:
Hatbox Making Workshop
Skill Level: Beginners – Basic tracing and cutting skills; no sewing.
Open to Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited
Sat Oct. 5, 2024 | Time 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Instructors: Lady Pamela & Professor Violet
Do you need a hatbox of a certain size? Would you like to learn how to make one yourself? SITU can help you with that!
Registration is NOW OPEN for a limited time…
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, Unlimited Presents:
"Fox Hunt, 2024!"
Open to Public with ticket purchased
Sat. Sep 21, 2024 | 12:00pm – 5pm
Antique shopping, “fox hunting”, and no-host dining.
Please secure your ticket now! Further details are available on the web page or you can access by clicking on the “Reserve Now” button..
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Somewhere in Time, Unlimited Presents:
Vintage Lawn Games
Open to Members & Friends of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited
Sat Jul 17, 2024 | 11:00am – 3pm
Vintage Lawn Games
Further details available on our webpage. Please secure your ticket now!
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, Unlimited Presents:
Picnic at The Chateau
Open to Members & Friends of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited
Sat Jul 13, 2024 | 11:30am – 3pm
2024 SITU Summer Picnic
Further details available on our webpage. Please secure your ticket now!
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SITU-U Presents:
Wire Frame Hat Making Workshop
Open to Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited
Postponed| Time – TBD |
Lady Pamela teaches.
Further details yet in planning stage. Check back soon…
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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.
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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.
SITU-U Presents:
Edwardian Drawers - Workshop
Open to Members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited
Sun POSTPONED | 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…
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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.
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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
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!
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!
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!
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. .
* 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.
* 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.
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.
* 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: Oct. 1,, 2024