We have online and correspondence courses in needlework and crafts, from broad to specific:
Needlework
Plain Sewing-
Historical methods of handsewing, for clothing and linens. The basics of seaming, hemming, finishing, and marking. This was first taught to young girls as early as three or four years, and was used in their everyday lives as wives and mothers, or - as in the cases of Elizabeth Siddal and Jane Burden - as employed seamstresses in a shop.The Handsewing Course consists of Three PDF Lesson packages with materials (muslin, needles, thread) and instructions. The First Lesson consists of basic stitches (running, backstitch, whip, pin stitch) and seams (plain, felled, and whipped) and seam finishes, as well as historical commentary on the use of such methods
The Second Lesson involves the construction of pleats, ruffles, gauging and cartridge pleating, and tucks, as well as working with and finishing curved seams, French seams, and plain hemming. It concludes with historical commentary on the use of such methods, and study resources.
The Third Lesson progresses to fancy hems, faggoted seams, buttonholes of various sorts and the making of buttons. Period techniques such as simple needlelace, Dorset buttons, covered buttons and round buttons are included. Methods of attaching linings, piping and cording are an optional bonus.
Historical commentary on the use of such methods, and study resources accompany this final section.
Self tests are enclosed with the packets, and I am available to answer questions via email or the Workshops Page here.
At the end of the course, you can expect to have an artisan-level skill that, with practise, you can use for pleasure and profit.
By comparison, to get such a course from the Embroiderers' Guild, one would have to
* Be a Member - $60
* Pay for each Lesson - $150
* Purchase the materials - $20
Cross-Stitch and Sampler Work-
From simple cross stitch through Queen's stitch, Blackwork, and all forms of White Work and Cutwork to the piéce dé resistánce of stumpwork, historical methods are employed to create beautiful linens and household items for your self, family and friends.Fancy Sewing-
Historical and couture methods of fine finishing of clothing, including trimmings, cutting, draping, and matching of motifs.Fine Embroidery-
Historical methods of surface embroidery in silk, wool and metal threads for embellishment of clothing, accessories, household and personal items.The Embroidery Course consists of five PDF Lessons with materials (linen, hoop, needles, embroidery cotton, wool, beads and spangles) and instructions. The First Lesson consists of basic stitches (cross stitches, double running, algerian eye, Queen stitch, Irish stitch) as well as historical commentary on the use of such methods. It results in a working band sampler of the 17th Century mode for your future reference.
The Second Lesson progresses to surface stitches for both silk (or cotton) and wool (crewel). It includes advice on choosing colourways and methods of shading. It concludes with historical commentary on the use of such methods, and study resources. It results in a working spot sampler of the 17th Century mode for your future reference.
The Third Lesson encompasses whitework, including cutwork (reticella, broderie anglaise), drawn work, pulled work, Ayshire sprigging, casalguidi, and needlelace. It concludes with historical commentary on the use of such methods, and study resources. It results in working spot samplers of the 17th Century mode for your future reference.
The Fourth Lesson consists of quilting methods; flat quilting, patchwork, cording, trapunto, whole cloth and subdued crazy patch. Included is historical commentary on the use of such methods, and study resources. It results in quilt samples of the 18th and 19th Century modes for your future reference.
The Fifth Lesson has two options:
1) padded work ('stumpwork') and the use of gold, beads, and spangles. This was the piece de resistance of a young lady's 17th Century needlework education. Stitches used are surface embroidery, trapunto, needlelace, cutwork and pulled work. Historical commentary on the use of such methods and study resources are included. It results in a decorative piece which may be used in the traditional manner to cover a box lid, or framed.
2) painted surface embroidery picture. This was the pride of an early 19th Century young lady's needlework education. It consists of a memorial or sentimental scene, drawn with painted elements - such as the sky, with the details of the picture needle-painted with finely detailed and shaded surface stitching. Historical commentary on the use of such methods and study resources are included. It results in a decorative piece which may be framed and given as a gift, in the traditional manner.
Self tests are enclosed with the packets, and I am available to answer questions via email or the Workshops Page here.
At the end of the course, you can expect to have an artisan-level skill that, with practise, you can use for pleasure and profit.
By comparison, to get such a course from the Embroiderers' Guild, one would have to
* Be a Member - $60
* Pay for each Lesson - $250
* Purchase the materials - $100
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