Baghose
The construction of (diced or otherwise)

by Kate Henry

Baghose that fit well can sometimes be a problem. Complete with many illustrations and step by step directions you will not have poor fitting baghose again. This book is a great supplement to our baghose fabric!

8 1/2" × 5 1/2", 36 pages
$10.00

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The Lady's Economical Assistant
or, The Art of Cutting Out, and Making, The most useful Articles of Wearing Apparel, Without waste; Explained by the Clearest directions, and Numerous Engravings, of Appropriate and Tasteful Patterns

By A Lady, 1808

This newly typeset and meticulously re-drawn publication of the 1808 book, contains cutting directions and patterns for clothing for Infants, Three Quarters Clothing, Two Year Olds, Girls about Five Years, some items for Women and Men, and Linen for Lying-in Women—with clothing for poor infants and One to Two Year Olds.

Numerous illustrations in the text, plus twenty-seven plates with pattern figures (some complete patterns, and some neckline/armhole/shoulder curves, etc.) printed in half scale off the original fold-out plates.

A new preface, editorial notes and illustrations are included in this addition.

80 pages, soft cover. 11" × 8 1/2"
$20.00

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The Supplement to "The Lady's Economical Assistant"
(tissue patterns only)

All twenty-seven plates of pattern figures from the book, printed in full scale on sewing pattern tissue. There is no need to enlarge the scaled plates in the book - just cut and use the figures!

$6.00

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The Lady's Guide to Plain Sewing
Book I

This is a modern reference book for hand sewing basic stitches and starting a sewing basket. Stitches and techniques include proper sewing position, spaced back-stitch, plain hem, rolled hem, open-work hem, felled seam, French seam, plain or running gathers, whipped gathers, button-holes, eyelets using a stiletto, thread (Dorset) buttons using a button stick and tapestry needle, and an 18th century cross stitch alphabet. A valuable addition to any sewing kit!

32 pages. 8 1/2" × 5 1/2"
$12.00

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The Lady's Guide to Plain Sewing
Book II

A second volume of the reference book for authentic hand sewing of historical garments and household items, containing additional stitches and seam techniques, fastening on tape, fastening on hooks and eyes, gather attachments, making cloth covered buttons using button molds, making thread button using brass rings, gussets and re-enforcements, cord making with a lucet, and an additional 18th century alphabet for cross stitching. Excellent resource for the advanced hand sewer.

32 pages. 8 1/2" × 5 1/2"
$12.00

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The Workman's Guide to Plain Sewing
Tailoring Stitches and Techniques

The third in the sewing book series covers numerous tailoring stitches, seam techniques and great finishing touches! Included are tailor's trade and tools, tailor's tack, stay stitching, stay tapes, prickstitch with several variations, bar tacks, attaching buttons, hooks and eyes, and detailed instructions on 18th century style welt and flap pockets. A "must have" addition to your sewing book collection!

32 pages. 8 1/2" × 5 1/2"
$12.00

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18th Century Embroidery Techniques

by Gail Marsh

In this fascinating book, Gail Marsh tells how 18th-century embroiderers created such exquisite items. Insightful text, detailed illustrations plus captivating color photographs of museum-held pieces provide the reader with a thorough understanding of 18th-century embroidery techniques. Pertinent quotes from ladies and gentlemen of the period serve to highlight the importance of dress and appearance at that time. Includes a section covering 18th century tools and equipment, plus details and illustrations of the following techniques:

• Metal embroidery
• Silk embroidery
• Quilting
• Whitework
• Tambour and chain
• Crewel work
• Novelty threads

Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd. 2006
Hardcover 8 1/2" × 11" 192 pp.
$24.95

Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking

By Doris Southard

Instructions for the beginner and a valuable tool for the more experienced. The recommended book for learning the craft of bobbin lace.

If you find this book interesting you might also be interested in our Bone and Ebony Bobbins.

8 1/2" × 11", 216 pages
ISBN number 0486271226
$18.95

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The Packet
Being a Collection of Patterns, Articles and Essays Pertaining to the American Revolution

By Mark Tully

The Packet series has become some of the most helpful and well recognized books for 18th century reenactors and scholars. The Packet contains completely documented, illustrated and footnoted articles full of great information. Many are projects that can be completed within a weekend including several articles on military rations and food, camp kettles, camp cooking, making tent pins, a pattern for making wallets and bed sacks, notebooks, penny knives, shot pouches and bullet bags, hand barrows, camp furniture as well as others.

48 pages, 8 1/2" × 11", complete bibliography
ISBN 1-893832-08-2
$9.95

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The Packet II
Being Another Collection of Patterns, Articles and Essays Pertaining to the American Revolution

By Mark Tully

The Packet II contains many more articles full of great information for the reenactor and 18th century history scholar. Included are many projects that can be finished within a day or an afternoon such as eating utensils, work aprons, patterns for knitting a brimmed sailors cap and French double toque, soap, cleaning buttons on coats, shaving, and more.

48 pages, 8 1/2" × 11", complete bibliography
ISBN 1-893832-09-0
$9.95

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The Packet III
Being Yet Another Collection of Patterns, Articles and Essays Pertaining to the American Revolution

By Mark Tully

The Packet III has even more completely documented, illustrated and footnoted articles full of great information for the reenactor and 18th-century scholar. Included are military dress, watchcoats and cloaks, a pattern for forage caps, a pattern for hand knit mittens and sewn mittens, knapsacks, military markings, and more.

48 pages, 8 1/2" × 11", complete bibliography
ISBN 1-893832-10-4
$9.95

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The Packet IV
Being One More Collection of Patterns, Articles and Essays Pertaining to the American Revolution

By Mark Tully

The Packet IV has yet even more completely documented, illustrated and footnoted articles full of great information for the re-enactor and 18th-century scholar. Included are articles on military 18th century recruiting, musket accuracy, cartridges, whistles, diversions, music, 18th century money, directions for making a man's silk money purse, quill pens, style variations of waistcoats from early 18th century to early 19th century, the laundress' trade and tools, pocket handkerchiefs, walking sticks and canes, and directions to make painted floor cloths.

48 pages, 8 1/2" × 11", complete bibliography
ISBN 1-893832-15-5
$9.95

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The Packet V
Being One More Collection of Patterns, Articles and Essays Pertaining to the American Revolution

By Mark Tully

Now in stock!

The Packet V is the latest offering of this highly popular series which includes completely documented, illustrated and footnoted articles full of great information for the re-enactor and 18th-century scholar. There are articles about Pins, Shooting Flying (how to pack a shotgun), Bird Calls, Colonial era Signboards, how to build a device to approach shy birds, The Kitchen Garden, A Canoe Paddle, Leggings, Covered Buttons, The Watchman's Rattle, Indentured Servants, 18th C Punctuation, A Grand Tour (of 18th C America), Lanterns and more. It looks like another good mix.

46 pages, 8 1/2" × 11", complete bibliography
ISBN 1-893832-15-5
$9.95

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