Showing posts with label 1800's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1800's. Show all posts

Tuesday, 8 December 2015

1800's Sewing - The Illuminated Book of Needlework

The Vintage Pattern Files - 1800's Sewing - The Illuminated Book of Needlework

The Illuminated Book of Needlework
comprising knitting, netting, crochet, and embroidery by Mrs. Henry Owen. Preceded by a History of needlework, including an account of the ancient historical tapestries 
Published 1847

Saturday, 15 August 2015

Tuesday, 9 June 2015

1800's Knitting - The ladies' guide to elegant lace patterns, etc

The ladies' Guide To Elegant Lace Patterns, Etc.
1884

This is a fabulously old manual with great instructions for various garments and lace patterns, though there are no pictures to help you decipher what it will turn out like, it could be fun just to knit-and-see!

Update:
The very talented and clearly very patient Sarah from Knitting-and.com has been working through the patterns in this booklet and has complied a beautiful updated version which include photographs of the finished lace pieces and my word they are beautiful!

Wednesday, 23 July 2014

1850's Embroidery - The Ladies' Self Instructor


The Ladies' Self Instructor - Millinery and mantua making, embroidery and applique, canvas-work, knitting, netting, and crochet-work
1853 via the Open Library

Wednesday, 3 July 2013