Beth's Bobbins
The Sewing Academy Returns
Linen Sleeve Protectors
Original: Brocade Gown, c.1775
HMP-150 Infant Dresses
Purple Silk Cross-over Bodice, c. 1840
Wool "Corset Bodice", First Quarter of the 19th Century
Originals: Bright Embroidered Slippers, 1855-65
Fabric Lengths for Historic Sewing Projects
Red Paisley Wrapper, c.1850s
Plaid Cook's Apron, c.1850s
Original: 1840s Adjustable Wrapper
January Mending
Modern Tall Socks
Twelfth Cake, 2026
Gentlemen's Socks, c.1849
Sontags, Pelerines, Habit-Shirts, and Bosom Friends, c.1840-1860
2026 Costuming Resolutions
Happy New Year: 1826 and 1926 Dress Designs
2025 Costuming Year in Review
Corset, c.1901
Dotted Swiss Puffed Undersleeves, c.1858
December Mending
Resource: Royal School of Needlework Stitch
Merry Christmas
Pickled Cucumbers and Radish Pods, 1845
Plaid Sidelacing Gaiters, 1850s
Plaid Basque Ensemble, 1850s
Mother Orne's Molasses Gingerbread
The Knit Armlet (1838/1840)
Christmas Wreaths, c.1850s-1870s
Artificial Holly Berries, 1870s
Decorating for Christmas, c.1840-1865
Knit Sleeves, 1849
Foods in Season: December, 1861
Original: Open-work Stockings, 1855
Plain Collar and Cuffs, Late 1850s
Simple Muffatee for a Gentleman, 1859
Green Plaid Summer Dress, 1855
Muffatees (modern interpretation)
Eyelet Muffatees
Foods in Season: November, 1861
Originals: Silk Mantle, 1850s
October Mending
Tablet-Woven Belt, 14th Centuty
Foods in Season: October, 1861
Original: Embroidered Corset, 1830s
1919 Corset Ad
Foods in Season: September, 1861
Original: 19th Century Bathing Costume
August Mending
Blackberry Jelly
Blackberry Jam, 1846
Foods in Season: August 1861
Cotton Stockings
Assorted Jams, 1845
Pickled Cucumbers, etc.
Pickled Asparagus, 1847
Original: Dressing Case, c. 1850
July Mending
Foods in Season: July, 1861
Foods in Season: June 1861
Revisiting Tea Cakes (1855)
Original: Seaside Outfit, c.1864-1867
May Mending
Sallet of all kinde of hearbes, 1587
Shoe-making Tool Roll
Food in Season: May 1861
Remaking Plaid Gaiters, c.1856
Original: 1840s Brocaded Silk Fabric