I have posted six new tutorials on hand sewing. Â The majority of the content I wrote about four months ago for a worskhop handout, and I am very happy to finally have it converted to tutorial format on my web site. Hand Sewing Tutorials New menu page for tutorials on hand sewing. Medieval Hand Stitching
Read MoreThe red linen open hood is made from 100% linen fabric, with a linen embroidered scrolling vine pattern, mostly in chain stitch, and it is entirely hand stitched with linen thread. The main seam down the center of the hood is embroidered with fishbone stitch, also using linen thread.
Read MoreMy linen open hood is nearly finished. It is hand sewn and embroidered with linen thread in an acanthus design.
Read MoreThis is the project I started over the weekend of Pentathlon. I like to always have some sort of portable project going, so I have something to work on when I would otherwise be sitting around, as I like to keep my hands busy. The driving force behind making it is to help avoid sunburn.
Read MoreThe forehead cloth is almost done. Â Using linen thread I hand stitched a narrow whip stitch hem around all the edges of the cloth, and then am sewing the straps using a whip stitch over the folded edge. Â Once they are both done I will sew them to the forehead cloth and it will be
Read MoreEmbroidered scissor case WIP, fully hand embroidered, leather lining, and lucet braid stitched over the seams.
Read MoreThis applique embroidery knotwork belt favor was created as part of the Made it at War contest at Talon Crescent War I. Wool on wool with linen thread.
Read MoreThe blue pilgrim bag is entirely hand stitched and hand embroidered, for use at Medieval reenactment events.
Read MoreHand sewn Viking baby booties, with wool felt outer and linen interior. Free pattern is available to download.
Read MoreThis entry on the Regency Corset shows how to create looped buttonhole eyelets, and how to attach the busk pocket to the front of the corset.
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