A second volume of the reference book for authentic hand sewing of historical garments and household items, containing additional stitches and seam techniques, gather attachments, button making, gussets and re-enforcements, cord making with a lucet, and an additional 18th century alphabet for cross stitching. Bound in a period style, soft cover binding and set in period typeface. Appropriate for use and sale at 18th and 19th century events and museum sites. Excellent resource for the advanced hand sewer. 32 pages. 8.5" x 5.5".
R**E
Good, Basic Information
Informative and easy to follow instructions for hand sewing techniques of the era. Simply explained.
T**N
Excellent reference
Just what I need to know
D**S
Helpful
This helps me to find ways to improve my sewing skills so that my costumes are stronger in areas that in the past did not do well through wear and tear.
C**E
Ought to be required reading /learning for all ladies, younger and older.
This continues on in the lessons of sewing, which is becoming a lost art. Bought a set of all three for two of my granddaughters, and will continue the tradition. These books never become outdated.
E**T
Not a primary source
This book is not a facsimile or reprint of a historic book. It's a modern re-interpretation of historic sewing techniques. It does appear well-researched, and the techniques are sound, but despite its oldey-timey appearance, it is not an authentic primary source. Those looking to study actual techniques from their chosen historic era would be better off using actual primary source material from that time.
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