Very excited to announce the release of a new book on 19th century sewing accessories: "Fanciful Utility: Victorian Sewing Cases and Needle Books"
Researcher and living history enthusiast Anna Worden Bauersmith has created a great resource for making your own needle books and sewing cases in a wide variety of styles, from simple folded cases, to those with structured covered pasteboard toolboxes that operate as an all-in-one portable "sewing room." The book contains over 68 projects and variations, and as you learn the techniques and concepts, you'll be able to expand the repertoire to recreate just about any extant accessory piece you see in person or described in period sources! (One of my favorite techniques: how to create a sandwiched pincushion in *any* shaped cover!) We're running a special on the First Run of books until 10 September. The book itself, or projects from the book, make fantastic holiday gifts for any sewer you know... no more excuse for needles and pins "stored" in the arm of the couch. Or so my husband dearly hopes... View the book trailer, some close-ups, and ordering information here: http://www.thesewingacademy.com/2012/08/fanciful-utility/ Regards, Elizabeth Stewart Clark http://www.thesewingacademy.com _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
