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Comment on The Modern Tailor, Clothier and Outfitter by James Williams

James Williams — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:03:29 +0000

Sorry, these are not for sale.

Comment on The Modern Tailor, Clothier and Outfitter by Ken St.Andre

Ken St.Andre — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:57:13 +0000

If you still are offering these 3 volumes for sale I would be interested in making an offer

Comment on A Guide to Drafting 19th Century Trousers by Kat Anderson

Kat Anderson — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:02:44 +0000

Is this lesson still available? I’ve only just come across your site, and would be quite interested in it.

Comment on Natural Dyeing with Madder Root by Ava

Ava — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:31:48 +0000

This madder root makes such a lovely red! What a wonderful color. When I interned at Old Sturbridge Village, we dyed yarn with a very burnt-orange variety of madder. We also used cochineal, which made delicious shades of pink and red – it IS quite expensive, but I believe that it’s substantially more potent than most natural dyestuffs, so I think you need far less of it, which makes it not quite as prohibitively expensive. Plus, it’s great for for showing creepy beetles to horrified/delighted children…

Comment on The Modern Tailor, Clothier and Outfitter by mike toomey

mike toomey — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:52:52 +0000

hi i have all 3 volumes of this book plus 12 vouchers that came with the books. these books are as good as new never been read does anybody know what the books a\re worth as im going to sell them soon thanks mike

Comment on Announcing a Federal Enlisted Frock Coat Workshop by Eric Davis

Eric Davis — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:37:07 +0000

Amazing work! I envy your attention to detail and craftsmanship. Outstanding, is the only way to put it into words. Thank you for sharing this goldmine of information.

Comment on A Guide to Drafting 19th Century Trousers by Lorna

Lorna — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:19:45 +0000

Thanks!

Comment on A Guide to Drafting 19th Century Trousers by Erin

Erin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:27:35 +0000

Your free drafting lesson is a godsend! I can’t wait to dive into it! It is most kind of you to share your years of experience and knowledge. You’ve won a fan, thank you!

Comment on Pinking Shears – A Lucky Find by James Williams

James Williams — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:34:46 +0000

Hi Vivian,

I’d date these to that time period as well. I’m afraid I’m not too familiar with period pinking machines. It seems they would have had different style blades for different affects? Scallops, zig-zags, etc? When I helped a friend with her chemise, the pattern called for scalloping along one of the edges.

Thanks for your comment!
Jim

Comment on Pinking Shears – A Lucky Find by Vivian Murphy

Vivian Murphy — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:27:11 +0000

Hello…In reagards to the pinking shears you show. I’m under the impression, judging by the box and shape of the shears themselves..these would date to the 1930s or 40s. In the mid 19th c. pinking was done with a chisel and then later on in the century there were pinking machines. These were machines that fastened on a table similar to a ginder, etc. and then a handle was turned that ran the fabric through the machine. I was lucky enough to find one of these at an antique shop this summer. You can also find them occasionally on ebay. Most of the pinking seen on period orignal clothing is done on a trim to keep from raveling in lue of hem. I would abe interested in visiting with you about any documentation you find on your shears and other pinking machines
Regards
Vivian Murphy