Publications Update

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.)