Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Welcome to our MINI Historical Sew Along Series! These quick and simple projects will give you lots of sewing satisfaction (as well as use up some scraps!) If you are new here, take time to cruise around our channel! You will find stitching tutorials, tips and tricks and lots of lives where we answer your historical sewing questions.
Needle-books were an essential part of the sewing kit in the 18th and well into the 19th century. Made at home or bought in a store, they could have simple cloth covers or more elaborate covers of wood, bone, ivory and metals. They showed up repeatedly in 18th century advertisements, stolen accounts, notices for the return of lost property and books written for young misses to further their education. You can check out our Pinterest Board here for some examples:
pinterest.com/bandtco/needlebooks
In this Mini Sew Along we will guide you through the steps of making your own personal needlebook to keep or give as a gift!
Supplies Needed:
• 2 pieces of linen, silk or lightweight wool
• 2 pieces of medium or light coating/broadcloth wool
• Needles and thread appropriate for your fabric.
• 2 pieces of paste board approx. 2-3 inches by 3-4 inches
• A small piece of linen tape
Stitches we will use:
•The whip stitch youtu.be/TsxJz2J0-Vk
•The running stitch youtu.be/cdC4pgI8K-k
Want a kit? For a limited time we have them available! Shop here!
We also have a free PDF embroidery download taken from an original Lady's Magazine c1779 if you would like to try your hand at some fancy needlework!
Download here: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0269/5820/0919/files/Lady_s_Magazine_PDF.pdf?v=1693576599
If you have been thinking about sewing an 18th century wardrobe (or a history bounding one) Follow our Sew Alongs to get dressed from toe to top! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNyjJVmKWu_rYMBtTj4a7xX0w19VR2fRh
Be sure to subscribe and click the bell so you will know the moment we upload new videos for your viewing and sewing pleasure!
Welcome to our MINI Historical Sew Along Series! These quick and simple projects will give you lots of sewing satisfaction (as well as use up some scraps!) If you are new here, take time to cruise around our channel! You will find stitching tutorials, tips and tricks and lots of lives where we answer your historical sewing questions.
Needle-books were an essential part of the sewing kit in the 18th and well into the 19th century. Made at home or bought in a store, they could have simple cloth covers or more elaborate covers of wood, bone, ivory and metals. They showed up repeatedly in 18th century advertisements, stolen accounts, notices for the return of lost property and books written for young misses to further their education. You can check out our Pinterest Board here for some examples:
pinterest.com/bandtco/needlebooks
In this Mini Sew Along we will guide you through the steps of making your own personal needlebook to keep or give as a gift!
Supplies Needed:
• 2 pieces of linen, silk or lightweight wool
• 2 pieces of medium or light coating/broadcloth wool
• Needles and thread appropriate for your fabric.
• 2 pieces of paste board approx. 2-3 inches by 3-4 inches
• A small piece of linen tape
Stitches we will use:
•The whip stitch youtu.be/TsxJz2J0-Vk
•The running stitch youtu.be/cdC4pgI8K-k
Want a kit? For a limited time we have them available! Shop here!
We also have a free PDF embroidery download taken from an original Lady's Magazine c1779 if you would like to try your hand at some fancy needlework!
Download here: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0269/5820/0919/files/Lady_s_Magazine_PDF.pdf?v=1693576599
If you have been thinking about sewing an 18th century wardrobe (or a history bounding one) Follow our Sew Alongs to get dressed from toe to top! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNyjJVmKWu_rYMBtTj4a7xX0w19VR2fRh
Be sure to subscribe and click the bell so you will know the moment we upload new videos for your viewing and sewing pleasure!
