I just added an article on this tall crowned-wide brim 18th C straw hat.

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New Pattern!! Download only

I have a new pattern out today. It has a pattern for two different headdresses, one based on a period fashion plate (view A) and one based on a period portrait (B). B has a structured crown and A has a soft fabric bag crown, with several versions on how to tie it.

I just added a free pattern for this pelerine from “A Workwoman’s Guide 1838”. To find out how to get it click below.

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One of my favorite hats made with my favorite fabric is on sale now, info below.

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PDF pattern for a pincushion in the shape of a fruit pie slice with a lattice top.The fruit is cotton quilting fabric and the crust is heavy wool felt.

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I just added a baker’s dozen new articles on straw work to the article section of my website.

From Straw Appliqué to Fleur-de-lis Spreuers and much more.

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I just added a how-to on this hinge gate frame purse to my articles.

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I just added an article on making a similar gown to this one shown in a portrait of Laudomia de Medici by Agnolo Bronzino.

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I just added an article on how these curls were make from simple braiding hair and monofilament thread.

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Photos by Laure Jacquemin ©2024 used with permission.