SEWING & REPAIR ACCOUTREMENTS
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Oilcloth Wrap Housewife A roll up sewing kit, includes: glover's needles, sewing needles, T-pins, steel pins, sinew, cotton thread, sewing nippers, twill tape and patch material. Assorted colors and length/wide. Outside is our oilcloth and inside is various combinations pockets made from wool, linen, and homespun. $25.00 each |
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Chinese Scissors These scissors are unusual in appearance, but can be used in many ways. Large loops for griping power and turning blades to cut intricate angles and shapes. Capable of cutting silk to sheet metal. They also make excellent craft scissors, hard carbon steel approximately 5.5 inches long (MEDIUM) and overall 8 inches long (LARGE). Medium: $5.00 each Large: $7.00 each |
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Sewing Nippers Great fast cutting-economy style scissors. Great for needle work. Carbon steel and approximately 3.5 inches long. $3.00 each |
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Gold-Plated Handled Embroidery Scissors Beautiful gold-plated fancy handled scissors are reminiscent of some found in 18th century work baskets, these are extremely sharp and cut very nicely. Either style are perfect for modern needlework as well as those portraying the 18th century. Arrow Point Scissors: Straight point & 3.5 inches overall length. Stork Scissors: Straight point & 4.0 inches overall length. $5.00 each |
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| Cotton as an fiber industry in North America began as early as 1607 in the Jamestown settlement, with the planting of seeds brought from the Indies. This soon irritated the British Crown's woolen market, after imposing penalties for both wearing cotton or copying production machinery, England set out to establishing Great Britian in this field, importing the fiber from American colonies for fabric manufacture. By the end of the 18th century spinning and weaving machines were developed (most notably the cotton gin). By the 19th century, the world saw England and the US as the largest cotton producers of the world. | ||
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1/4" Natural Cotton Lacing This narrow cotton lacing tape is very reasonably priced and performs a thousand tasks, such as shift necklines, caps, tying up housewives, gathered sleeves, closing work bags, haversacks, the back breeches, or lacing bodices. $2.00 for 10 yards |
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5/8" Fine Cotton Twill Tape Great for drawstring on a petticoat or skirt, but also wonderful for binding fine fabrics and using as a decorative trim. Black, Natural, or White. $0.40 a yard or $8.00 per 20 yard spool |
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Needle Cases These needle cases will be an elegant addition to your needlework basket or housewife. Each is 4 1/4" long when the cap is in place and will accommodate needles over 2 inches long. The lid screws securely in place, with a hole drilled thru that the holder can be placed on a chatelaine. WOOD--$7.00 (top 2 in photo are wood, dark & light). HORN--$15.00 (lower center). |
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Fancy Hand-Turned Horn Needle Case -- $35.00 |
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Glover (Leather) Needles Pictured far left, 3 pack. Used for leather work as the name suggests, these needles have triangular points which pass through tough materials without causing unnecessary abrasion. They are also suitable for use with suede and some plastics. $3.00 a pack |
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Knitters Needles 2 Pack - Sizes 13 and 18. Also good for darning socks and as small bodkins for lacing high-los, stays or boots. $2.00 a pack |
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Repair Needle Set 7 assorted steel needles for repairing assorted equipment and accoutrements. $3.00 a pack |
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Long Horn Threadwinders Beautifully created threadwinders are under an inch wide by 2 inches long. Each one has its own unique coloring created by nature. Some are transparent, see on the right. $8.00 each |
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Bone & Horn Thread Winders
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For your sewing kits & housewives. This horn
piece was one of the most common horn implements made during the height of
Horn Guild of 18th Century London. A thread puller or toothpick and an ear wax spoon.
Pinned with copper this horn tool is hinged like a Swiss Army knife, one
swing out tool is for pulling the precious threads out of old or discarded
clothing and the little spoon tool is for collecting ear wax to wax the
thread with (Are you all making the same face I am, I do not recommend
actually using this to clean your ears out. Johnson & Johnson makes a
wonderful Q-tip.) $18.00 each |
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Horn Thimble For your sewing kits, possible bags, & housewives. This horn thimble will save your fingers from lots of pricks and nicks. $5.00 each |
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