A quick look at what is currently available and what is coming….
Currently Available
- Paisley, Plaid, & Purled: Shawls of the Mid-Nineteenth Century. A look at the types of shawls worn during the mid-century, including period directions to making some at home.
- From Field to Fashion: The Straw Bonnet. A walk through the process of plaiting and constructing straw bonnets in the Mid-Nineteenth century.
- Mid-Nineteenth Century Winter Hood Pattern. This winter hood has long draping sides and deep brim that helps in the strong, frigid winds of winter.
- Quilted Winter Hood Pattern. This version pattern makes a snuggley warm winter hood.
- Fanciful Utility: Victorian Sewing Cases & Needle-Books. Available at The Sewing Academy.
Coming Soon!
- To Net, or Not to Net: Revisited. A deeper look at the hairnet, how they wore it, and how to capture the correct look.
- Warmth for Winter: Sewn Domestically Winter Hoods and Bonnets. A detailed analysis of construction methods spanning fifty years of quilted and wadded bonnets.(title still in development.)
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
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