Over the weekend I put together a little tutorial on how to make 18th century style fly fringe (or fly braid). You can read it over at Fancy Gir l! I'm going to try get some prettier pictures for it later on I think though. I've made a good 3.5 yards of as pretty little fly braid, and now having a…

The new 'ride-astride' coat, for ladies who are fed up with side-saddling it? Beautiful long coat none the less. Mid to late 1910s with complete instructions in three languages.

Take a piece of a sturdy cotton fabric and place it, on the bias, on your lower leg. Make sure the fabric is long enough to reach from you knee to under your foot. Pin the fabric on the backside …

119 p. 24 cm

Explore trashingdays' 4732 photos on Flickr!

404

I don’t know about you, but I feel like I am seeing a burbling new trend in the historical costuming community. We are alllll about trends, and I see it every time a new book is published…

At Kentwell Hall, Suffolk

I took my time when creating these dye samples. I gathered plenty of yellow onion skins to fill my dye pot completely. I added water to my pot, boiled the skins for 30 minutes, and allowed the skins to soak in the bath for a few days. I strained the skins from the bath and added my (pre wet) fabric. I brought the dye bath back to a boil for 30 mins with my fabric, keeping an eye on the surface making sure to release any air bubbles from the fabric. I allowed the fabric to soak in the bath overnight. This amount of time isn't necessary to achieve color results, but it is how and why my colors are so saturated.

I have a design published in the new Rowan Magazine! It is a simple triangular shawl or “Sontag” knit up in three tasty shades of Rowan Fine Tweed. (shades Wensley, Bedale, and Dent) Th…

Explore hans s' 9816 photos on Flickr!

In the Victorian era, a rag ball was a toy of poor children. Old rags and fabric scraps were wound into a ball and covered with ball stitches.

40.00 in fibers or accessories....:] Send me a message with your bonus choices FREE shipping! Crystal Creek Fibers is Your Authorized Kromski Dealer Excludes any #5 or 30 bulk fiber purchases FREE shipping on your freebies Wow! This is a really nice spinning wheel and it has a historically correct look for re-enactors,or those who want the real deal! I use this wheel myself and you can really put out allot of quality yarn in a hurry with the large wheel.The treadle is also big enough for both feet. Dont know which wheel would be best for you,or just want to ask more questions? Convo me and chat about your fiber needs. :] FREE 40.00 shopping spree to choose what you like for fibers and Kromski items!! Convo me here with your choices ,please dont buy the free items :] Excludes #5 and #30 wool bumps. This wheel has alot of decorative turning and come in unfinished,clear,walnut or a mahogany finish.[See photo] Easy to assemble the Polonaise also includes instructions and a phone number for help Kromski wheels are really a super buy for the money,and would be a great keepsake to pass down to future spinners in the family.It's built for a lifetime of spinning pleasure. Specs on the Polonaise + two whorls for different ratios 8,12,16 and 20 to 1 [see photo] + wheel diameter is 24 inches + orifice height 25 inches size 3/8 inch + 3 bobbins included,these will fit al Kromski wheels,they also hold 50% more yarn than most wheels [see picture] + wooden and metal threading hook[see photo] + vertical style tensioned Kate [see photo] + bottle of spinning wheel oil. + weight 16 pounds This sale is for a Mahogany finish Polonaise I have a Polonaise in my shop if you are in the area and like to "Try before you Buy" ASK about Spinning Wheel layaway plan! Need extra Kromski parts or Whorls? Crystal Creek Fibers has them! Return policy: Wheel and freebies must be unused ,all original packing material,box,,in new and unused shape.20% restocking fee,and buyer is responsible for return insured shipping. 15 day return policy from the date you receive it.You must convo me to start a return on the wheel.You will be refunded via the method you have paid when wheel is returned and examined.This only takes a short time.Please feel free to ask questions. Out of USA shipping: Free shipping in the Continental USA Alaska and Hawaii have shipping charges so please ask Thanks and Enjoy!

Come here! I’d like to teach you something! See the printable summary handout (without photos) here Many braiding and weaving techniques have been used throughout history to turn thin threads into stronger cords. Most people in the SCA are familiar with the cords that can be produced through fingerweaving and lucet work, but there is ... Read more

18th Century stays are a weird animal to wrangle. They’re rather rigid and a totally different shape than we’re used to seeing in a natural body. In my previous post, I elaborated on th…

This fun easy-to-make button thread spinner is fun, easy-to-make toy that takes only minutes to make with common household items.

This is post about a year old project which was fantastic fun, but which I am only just getting around to blogging about! I cannot recall when I first saw a frog purse on the historical makers blog…

So, I’ve been racking my brain to think of ideas for our Middle Ages unit that are NOT run of the mill and I think I may have hit on one! Yesterday we made our own tapest…

This page is a work-in-progress. Its aim is to provide a brief definition of vintage and historical fashion and textile terms, with links to articles which explore and illustrate the history of the term in more depth. The dates at the end of each definition are the dates in which the term was most commonly used. Have a term you think needs to be included? Or a better definition, or more information? Please leave a comment! ______________________________________________________________ Acetate – a manufactured natural fibre of the rayon family, made from cellulose dissolved in an acetate solution. Variants of acetate are Triacetate and Diacetate. 1900s-present. See also rayon. Aerophane – a fine, slightly crisp, silk gauze, sometimes with a slightly crinkled, crepe appearance, possibly from a silk worm that is now extinct OR a type of ribbon embroidery, where wide, crisp silk strips (originally probably of aerophane) are used to create three dimensional ornamentation, OR any fine, light gauzy fabric. 1830s-50s (fabric), Alamode – a thin, plain tabby weave, lustred silk, usually black. Used mainly for morning …

Historical crafts are a great way to bring history to life for older kids. So it's time to put down the textbook and add one of these easy Pioneer crafts to your American history lesson plans.

Rutt Stanley 5 Explore this and other items from our digitised collections on the University of Southampton Digital Library.

Old books make great DIY craft materials that can be highly personalized. Learn more about easy and fun book paper crafts.

Welcome to the Vintage Fashion Library! ***This is a downloadable file. You will not receive a physical copy.*** This is a downloadable file of a 1920 book called The History of Feminine Fashion. It is so interesting! It covers the early days of House of Worth, Victorian style, through early 20th century styles. It has chapters on jewelry and accessories as well -- don't miss the part about fans! It includes some pretty cool Art Deco ads, as well as photographs and illustrations of fashions as well. 74 pages. Instant downloads are available immediately after your payment clears. You can access the file by clicking Your Account-->Purchases-->Files Ready to Download. You then have the option of saving the file or printing it (or both!). Please check your printer’s settings to make sure they are set at 100% before printing. Open the file, then click Print and voila! Your file should print. ******* Join our mailing list, to get discount codes for future purchases. Please read the listing carefully prior to purchase. By purchasing, you acknowledge that you have read the entire listing and have asked any questions prior to purchase. We do not accept refunds if for situations where the purchaser did not read the listing. We are here to help and answer questions! INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: We love to ship to our international customers, but want you to know a few things. International shipping prices have gone up tremendously over the past couple of years. Please check the shipping carefully before purchasing, and if you have questions, please email us. Import taxes/VAT are the responsibility of the purchaser. Please do not ask us to alter a customs form, as it is illegal and we can’t risk our business on a lie. International packages take longer to arrive due to processing them through customs. International delivery times can vary from week to week, so please be patient and check with your post office if your package hasn’t arrived. ****** Vintage Fashion Library

44 p. 28 cm

One set of these beautiful historical timeline figures is all you need for kids grades K-12. Comes with or without text. Use for timelines, games, and more.

A “housewife”, “huswife” or “hussif” is a small wallet made of fabric and used to store sewing supplies. Today we would call this a sewing kit. “Huswifes” became very popular in the 1700s and were …

Ok so you’ve this crazy idea in your head that you want to jump into the world of 18th Century living history as an actual participant, but where do you begin? Well before you fire up the Way…

If there are any of our books you'd like to see as a downloadable pdf product please let us know and I'll put up a listing for you!The Art of Millinery by Madame Yusuf Spiral Bound Book Republication™ Originally Published Co. in 1909! Make your own hats; for yourself, family and friends or to sell! Just in time for the next season's needs! Up for the enjoyment of your creative muse is another marvelous DakotaPrairieTreasures Spiral Bound Book Republication™ of the original EDWARDIAN ERA "The Art of Millinery: A Complete series of Practical Lessons for the Artiste and the Amateur by MME. Anna Ben Yusuf!" Published by the Millinery Trade Publishing Co. (Original is NOT for sale) Our customers say: "Wow, I am just thrilled with this book and your Customer Service. I am so happy with the book, it will be a great help to me. The History in it is so helpful, as are the many pictures. It is just PERFECT. I will be back for sure. Your Customer Service, tops, I received my order sooner than I figured and the book quality is so professional. Thank you and I am so pleased I found your shop." This item is a great resource for those who are Edwardian and WWI historical reenactment enthusiasts, students of historical clothing, fiber and textile arts, etc! This HISTORIC item contains instructions, diagrams, designs and instructional fundamentals for creating a variety of millinery hat making ideas including those used in millinery and clothing embellishments. There are many ANTIQUE ARTS & CRAFTS ERA designs and instructions included! There are many unique, antique patterns, instructions and diagrams for ultra-feminine, lacy, beribboned adornments! An excerpt: "Although it is best when possible to have personal instruction from a competent teacher, there are many who have neither the time nor opportunity this to gain the knowledge necessary to success in millinery; it is for such as these therefore that these lessons are compiled...No better pen could attempt such a task with good promise of success than that of Madame Anna Ben-Yusuf, whose experience as an artistic designer in Paris and London, and whose ability as a preceptress placed her in charge of public and philanthropic institutions in London, where millinery is taught as a science and where she obtained prizes for her work, besides testimonials sighed by Members of Parliament and heads of great schools of learning..." Contents: Preface Introduction Lesson I Drafting and Making Buckram Frames Lesson II Making Wire Frames Lesson III Covering of Frames Lesson IV Cutting Materials, Making Binds and Folds Lesson V Shirrings and Folds Lesson VI Sewing Straw Hats Lesson VII Children's Millinery Lesson VIII Mourning Millinery Lesson IX Plaitings, Ruches, Lace Trimmings Lesson X Simple Bow Making Lesson XI Draping Lesson XII Trimming Lesson XIII The Making of Ribbon and Silk Flowers Lesson XIV Taking Stock. Careful Packing Away. Renovating Materials. Lesson XV Starting a Millinery Business Lesson XVI The Designer in the Workroom Lesson XVII Making and Use of Bandeaux Glossary of Millinery and Dry Goods Terms Now time to have some creative fun! What will you make first with this information? The ladies of earlier times put their hands to such marvelous work and now you can too! These are beautiful items and sure to delight you and yours! These instructions are very clear and easy to follow and yet the experience needleworker will be capable of altering as per individual needs and artistic whim. You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come. You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come... Copyright Restrictions: All DakotaPrairieTreasures products produced by said seller are copyrighted and owned by us (as is all listing text and photos). Any descriptive text and trademarks provided by the seller in this listing's title, subtitle and description are the sole property of DakotaPrairieTreasures. All rights reserved. You are permitted to use our product's information for items you make for yourself, as gifts or for items you may produce to sell. However, the original designs and images remain the exclusive legal property of DakotaPrairieTreasures. Neither the Product content, designs or images, or any part thereof, may be reproduced, used in class lessons or duplicated in any media format to be resold or "shared" (either individually or as a package) without DakotaPrairieTreasures' prior written consent. DakotaPrairieTreasures PDF Downloads, Single Patterns, CD Books, eBooks and Softcover Books are copyrighted to DakotaPrairieTreasures and may not be reproduced for resale. However, you may make the pattern items for personal use or for sale as actual garments, etc.

Art of millinery,How To Make Hats,Instruction vintage millinery, theoretical and practical,Make Custom Hats Ebook only, not paper book. File Type: PDF Format - 1 instant download files 163 Pages, Language: English Refunds or returns are not accepted. Therefore, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. However I am glad to resend any file that has been corrupted or does not work in instant download. Please contact me if you have any questions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These books are electronic versions of the originals. Expertly scanned and converted to pdf format. These books can be instantly downloaded and read on a pc, laptop or tablet. This will require you to have adobe reader for your pc or tablet - this is a free download and can be obtained from adobe.com. So, you will be able to enjoy the books as they were originally intended. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the rest of our items at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BoutiqueHobby